Botanical name: Bougainvillea glabra hybrids. Category: Shrubs. Commonly cultivated in Indian landscapes in suitable climates; availability and performance vary by state, rainfall and elevation. Best season: Year-round in warm weather. Mature/retail size: 30–90 cm plant. Light: Full sun. Water: Low. Landscape use: boundary, trellis, hedge, colour. Care/notes: Thorny; requires sharp drainage.