Add a lavish Mediterranean plant to your patio as this Bougainvillaea tree plummets to £25

Turn your patio or balcony into a Mediterranean oasis with this Bougainvillaea Patio Tree. Best known for adding a vibrant splash of colour to courtyards and verandas on the continent, this Bougainvillaea is the perfect way to turn heads and add a exotic flair to your outdoor area - and what's more, it won't cost a fortune, as this Bougainvillaea tree is currently up for grabs for the wallet-friendly price of £25 thanks to this Gardening Express sale.

This eye-catching tree produces such a vast array of flowers each year that it seems to disappear under its own beautiful pink bouquet. If you've ever enjoyed a holiday in the Mediterranean, you are probably familiar with the pink clouds of Bougainvillaea, and now you can transform your own home into a Mediterranean dream without splashing too much cash.

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The Bougainvillaea originates from South Africa and is a real sun worshipper, making it a great way to add a head-turning and vibrant bloom of colour during the summer months. Ideally, it should be placed in a sunny, sheltered spot on the patio, courtyard, or balcony, but it can also be planted in the garden.

Supplied in an approx 4-5 litre container with an overall height of approx 80-90cms and full of bright colour when in season.This Bougainvillaea transforms a sunny patio into a Mediterranean haven. The semi-evergreen climber delivers dazzling pops of colour in the summer months, blooming bold clusters of papery magenta-purple flowers. This tender perennial can be grown outside during the summer months and then brought into a conservatory, heated greenhouse or sunny windowsill indoors when temperatures drop.

Normally retailing for £39.99, this Bougainvillaea patio tree is currently up for grabs from Gardening Express for the reduced price of £24.99 while this offer lasts.

If you prefer to shop elsewhere, you can find this Bougainvillaea 'Alexandra' Shrub from Thompson & Morgan with prices starting at £34.99. Over on Amazon, you can pick one up for £36.99, though stock is limited, or head to Dobies to pick up this Bougainvillaea for the same £34.99.