Bougainvillea 'Zinnibar' strelitzia The Kermadec Nikau has lighter

The Kermadec Nikau has lighter green foliage than other varieties and grows to a medium size of 4-5m after ten years

Relatively compact

Native to Brazil

so does surprisingly well in most NZ conditions

The leaves look very similar to Piper betle (Betel Leaf) but they lack the intense taste and bitterness of betel leaves

Bougainvillea 'Zinnibar' strelitzia The Kermadec Nikau has lighterBougainvillea Zinnibar is a stunner, with a distinctly different colouring to others. Its flower bracts start out as a deep rich russet colour that slowly fades to a delicate peach and makes for exquisite contrast. A free flowering variety suited to most situations. Highly recommended.