Bougainvillea glabra ‘White Cascade’ | White Flowering Climber in a 68mm Pot

Create an elegant waterfall of white with Bougainvillea glabra ‘White Cascade’.

This vigorous ornamental climber produces masses of crisp white, papery bracts that contrast beautifully with its rich green foliage. Its naturally spreading and cascading growth makes it particularly effective when trained over pergolas, arches and fences or allowed to spill over retaining walls and raised planters.

The colourful display is formed by white bracts surrounding the plant’s small true flowers. Under warm, sunny growing conditions, established plants may produce repeated displays throughout spring, summer and autumn.

EXAMPLE IMAGE ONLY: Images show an example of the expected mature colour and appearance. Bract colour, flowering intensity and plant habit may vary naturally according to climate, sunlight, season, plant maturity and growing conditions. The supplied product is a young plant—not a mature or guaranteed flowering specimen.

Bract and Flower Characteristics

• Crisp white decorative bracts

• Bracts may initially display subtle cream tones

• Papery, long-lasting bract texture

• Small cream-to-white true flowers

• Strong contrast against green foliage

• Cascading and spreading floral display

• Flowers repeatedly during warm growing conditions

• Elegant neutral colour suitable for many garden styles

Supplied in a 68mm Pot

Supplied as a young Bougainvillea glabra ‘White Cascade’ plant growing in a 68mm nursery pot.

The 68mm measurement refers to the width of the nursery pot—not the plant’s height or spread.

Plant height, branching, foliage density and root development will vary naturally. Plants may be seasonally trimmed to encourage healthy branching and facilitate safe transport.

Key Features

• Named Bougainvillea ‘White Cascade’

• Produces masses of white papery bracts

• Vigorous climbing and cascading growth habit

• Can be trained onto sturdy supports

• May reach approximately 4–6m when left unpruned

• Can be maintained at a smaller size through pruning

• Repeated displays throughout the warmer months

• Suitable for large pots and containers

• Moderately drought tolerant once established

• Prefers hot, sunny and frost-free conditions

• Supplied as a young plant in a 68mm pot

Suitable Uses

• Pergolas and arbours

• Trellises and arches

• Sunny walls and fences

• Retaining walls

• Raised garden beds

• Large pots and containers

• Courtyards and patios

• Poolside landscapes

• Mediterranean-style gardens

• Tropical and subtropical gardens

• White garden displays

• Screening and boundary planting

Planting Instructions

Choose a warm position in full sun with free-draining soil.

Water the plant before carefully removing it from the nursery pot. Handle the root ball gently, as bougainvilleas may resent unnecessary root disturbance.

Dig a planting hole approximately twice the width of the root ball but no deeper than its existing growing level. Position the plant at the same depth at which it was growing in the nursery pot.

Backfill gently, firm the soil lightly and water thoroughly. Avoid planting in low-lying areas where water collects.

Provide a sturdy trellis, arch or other suitable support if the plant is intended to grow as a climber.

Care Instructions

Position

Grow ‘White Cascade’ in full sun for the strongest growth and heaviest bract production.

A warm position receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day is recommended. Plants grown in excessive shade may produce vigorous foliage with fewer white bracts.

Soil

Plant in fertile, free-draining soil.

Bougainvilleas do not perform well in continually wet or poorly drained ground. Improve heavy soil before planting or grow the plant in a raised garden bed or large container.

For container growing, use a premium free-draining potting mix.

Watering

Water regularly while the plant establishes, allowing the upper soil surface to begin drying between applications.

Once established, ‘White Cascade’ is moderately drought tolerant. Avoid continually saturated soil, which may contribute to root problems and excessive leafy growth.

Container-grown plants generally require more frequent watering than established plants growing in the ground.

Feeding

Apply a controlled-release fertiliser suitable for flowering plants during active growth, following the product directions.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertiliser, as this may encourage abundant foliage at the expense of bract production.

Pruning and Training

Lightly prune after a major display to maintain the desired size, encourage branching and remove unwanted growth.

Long shoots can be carefully secured to a sturdy support. Bougainvilleas do not naturally cling to surfaces and may require regular training and tying.

Wear protective gloves and suitable clothing when handling established plants, as bougainvilleas can develop sharp thorns.

Temperature and Climate

‘White Cascade’ prefers tropical, subtropical and protected warm-temperate conditions.

Protect young plants from frost, cold winds and sudden temperature changes. In cooler climates, grow the plant in a warm, sheltered position or in a container that can be protected during winter.

Container Growing

‘White Cascade’ can be maintained in a large container with regular pruning.

Choose a stable pot with generous drainage holes and use a premium free-draining potting mix. Avoid moving the young plant directly into an excessively large container, as surplus growing medium may remain wet for too long.

Repot progressively as the plant develops.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Bougainvillea glabra ‘White Cascade’
Cultivar: ‘White Cascade’
Common Name: White Cascade Bougainvillea or Paper Flower
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Product Type: Live ornamental plant
Supply Format: Young plant growing in a 68mm nursery pot
Bract Colour: White with possible cream tones
True Flowers: Small cream-to-white flowers within the decorative bracts
Growth Habit: Vigorous, woody, thorn-bearing climber with spreading and cascading growth
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6m when supported and left unpruned
Mature Width: Approximately 3–5m when left unpruned
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free-draining soil or premium potting mix
Water Needs: Regular while establishing; moderately drought tolerant once established
Flowering Period: Repeated displays during spring, summer and autumn
Climate: Tropical, subtropical and protected warm-temperate conditions
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive
End Use: Pergolas, arches, fences, retaining walls, large containers and screening

Important Information

• Supplied as a young plant in a 68mm nursery pot

• The plant is not guaranteed to arrive flowering or displaying white bracts

• Plant height, branching and foliage will vary naturally

• Bracts may appear cream before developing a whiter appearance

• Bract colour and flowering intensity vary with climate and growing conditions

• The decorative white sections are bracts surrounding small true flowers

• Mature plants may develop sharp thorns

• Plants may be trimmed before dispatch

• Mature size depends on climate, pruning, training and available support

• Protect young plants from frost

• Images show an example of the expected mature appearance only

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Bougainvillea ‘White Cascade’?

‘White Cascade’ produces predominantly crisp white bracts. New or ageing bracts may display subtle cream tones depending on their maturity and growing conditions.

Are the white sections the flowers?

The large white sections are papery bracts—modified leaves surrounding the plant’s much smaller cream-to-white true flowers.

What size plant is supplied?

The plant is supplied growing in a 68mm nursery pot. The measurement refers to the pot width and not the plant’s overall height.

Will the plant arrive flowering?

Not necessarily. Flowering and bract production depend on the season, plant maturity and growing conditions. The young plant may arrive without white bracts.

How large does ‘White Cascade’ grow?

When supported and left unpruned, it may reach approximately 4–6m high and 3–5m wide. Regular pruning can maintain a considerably smaller plant.

Does it require a trellis?

A sturdy support is recommended when growing it as a climber. It can also be allowed to cascade over a retaining wall or raised planter.

Can ‘White Cascade’ be grown in a container?

Yes. Use a large, stable container with generous drainage holes and premium free-draining potting mix. Regular pruning will help control its vigorous growth.

Is it frost tolerant?

No. Bougainvilleas are frost sensitive, particularly while young. Provide protection in cooler climates or grow the plant in a movable container.