The 'Bambino' Bougainvilleas have been selected for their restricted growth and freeflowering characteristics. There are several named varieties in the collection and they range in colour from white through creamy-yellow to burnt orange, crimson, purple and cerise. Ideal for pots or in the garden, they will remain compact, reaching a mature height of no more than about 1.75 m. Like their larger relatives, they do have thorns but these are nowhere near as sharp. Bambinos respond well to pruning and will certainly add a splash of tropical colour to any garden.