The World`s most colourful and versatile plant

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About us
60 Years at Westdale Park
Sixty years seems like a long time but the years have just flown by since my parents Charlie and Eva
Clarke moved the Nursery from its origin in Jones Hill to its present site on the Holt Road, about a
mile from the Town Centre. Growing many crops including Tomato’s, Carnations, Cucumbers,
Fuchsia’s, Chrythsanthumums, Conservatory Plants and one of the largest collections in the Country
of Pelargoniums (Geraniums).
About 30 years ago having fallen in love with BOUGANVILLEA while on a rare holiday, we decided to
make these beautiful plants our main crop. Many plant experts were describing them as the world’s
most versatile and colourful plant, which we thought was a very big claim to make, but over the years
we have found them to be just that. Although not hardy, we have had them down to -4 they are
dormant around freezing but come back into growth when things warm up. Personally, I wouldn’t
leave them outside in winter even if they could take -20 OC because you would miss all that winter
colour you get in the house, greenhouse, conservatory etc.
Open 7 days a week, the Largest Collection in the UK is available for you to view. We show them
at many Flower Shows throughout the Country including Chelsea, Hampton Court, Shrewsbury etc.
winning many Gold Medal awards. Our main objective these days, is to help bring in Customers for
the other businesses in the Home and Garden Theme ~ get started, or expand their current business
on site, at present there are many businesses, Ace Dog Grooming, The Floral Designer, Eva’s Kitchen
(Cafe); named after one of the founders run by her Granddaughter Louisa, Charlie’s Parlour (Pet
Cremation Service) and Avonfield Garden Centre. There are also other opportunities for startups etc. Charlie Clarke is available to give talks and share his expertise “Growing Bougainvillea’s the
British Way” to clubs, groups and societies. Please send enquiries to [email protected]
or call 01225 863258.
Well here’s to the next 60 years, we will not be here, but our 7 children and 16 grandchildren can take
Westdale Park on to a bright future in the special town of Bradford-on-Avon the town of our birth
Charlie and Trisha Clarke.
Opening Times...
Summer Hours - 1st April - 30th September - Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
Winter Hours - 1st October - 31st March Closed Mondays. Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm Closed Christmas Day
Care of British Bougainvilleas
The world’s most versatile and colourful plant Bougainvillea’s
Bougainvilleas can be grown to the size and shape required. You can grow them as bonsai, standard,
bush, hanging baskets, espaliers, pyramid or over an arch or the ceiling to shade. Bougainvillea have a long
life span. Treat your Bougainvillea as you would a Pelargonium and you can’t go wrong Bougainvilleas
are available from Westdale via Mail Order, Visitor’s to the Nursery or at the many National Shows
during the year.
Positioning
Part or full sun, can be grown on a windowstill, in a porch or in a conservatory. They can be placed
outside the summer.
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Flame
Helen Johnson
Maureen Hatton
Red Bougainvillea
Also Available in Red
Crimson Red
Barbara Karst
Don Mario - Red bracts
Gloucester Royal - Deep wine bracts
Jau nita Hatton - Red bracts
Rubyana - Large wine coloured bracts
Sensation - Red
Scarlet O’Hara
Pedro
Phillips
Afterglow
Alabama Su nset
James Walker
Orange Bougainvillea
Also Available in Orange
Africian Glory - Orange Orange Glory
Bois De Rose - orange
Daphne Mason - Gold to pink bracts,
cascade type
Fiesta - orange
Hugh Evans - orange to pink
Kiri - Unusual pale orange flushing to pink
Su nset - orange
Miss Manilla
Rosenka
Tropicial Bouguet - Orange/pink bracts
California Gold
Golden Glow
Golden Tango
Lady Mary Baring
Yellow Bougainvillea
Gold Sun
Also Available in Yellow
Gold - Yellow
Delta Dawn
Beba
Cypheri
Amethyst
Elspeth
Purple Bougainvillea
New River
Also Available in Purple
Alexandra - Magenta, free flowering
Elizabeth Angus
small bracts
free flowering
compact growth
Braziliensis - Rich purple bracts
Durban - Large Lilac bracts
Easter Parade - Lilac bracts,
Mahatma Gandi - Rose in purple
Queen Violet - purple
Sao Paulo - purple
Vera Blakeman - Magenta,
Sen Pattaya
Fifina
Zulu Queen - Rich Magenta bracts
Zulu (Midnight) - purple
Mary Palmer
Pink Robe
Poultons Special
Singapore Pink
Pink Bougainvillea
Also Available in Pink
Donyo - Bright Pink bracts
Beba
Flamingo - Pink bracts
Lady Casamir - Pink bracts
Natalia - Salmon pink bracts
Pink Robe - Large bracts
Surprise - pink
Texas King - pink
Tango Supreme
Coconut Ice
Miss Universe
Shubra
Bi-Colour Bougainvillea
Also Available in Bi - colour
Double Delight
Snow Purple - white and purple
Thimma (Turkish Delight) -
Cerise & Pink bracts, varigated foligage
Ice Bougainvillea
Yanis Delight
Also Available in Ice
Raspberry Ice
Blueberry Ice - purple, with Cream
& green variagated foliage
Cranberry Ice - varigated foliage
Orange Ice
Bridal Bouquet
Golden Dubloon
Los Banos Beauty
Princess Mahara
Double Bougainvillea
Aussie Gold
Also Available in Doubles
Mahara - cerise
WAC Campbell- Double red bracts
Also Available in White
Singapore White
Alicia
Showlady - white
White Bougainvillea
Miniatures &
Dwarf Bougainvillea
Apple Blossom
Also Available in Mini &
Dwarf
Pink Pixie - Pale pink bracts, compact growth
Temple Fire - Orange-Red Bracts
Pixie Queen
Westdale Bougainvilleas the British Way
6 Step guide to care
1) Ideal Position (Light & Temperature)
Bougainvillea originally came from Brazil with low rainfall and intense heat, they enjoy and thrive
in full sun and hot conditions, which makes them ideal for Conservatories, Orangery’s, Porches etc,
but are equally happy to be semi shade Windowsills or outside during the Frost free months of the
year. They will continue to grow in temperatures above 50F (10C) but will tolerate temperatures as
low as 35F (2C) but will lose their leaves and become dormant. Your Bougainvillea must be kept
frost free overwinter.
2) Watering
The amount of watering required depends on the climate and plant size. Give a good soak
and allow to dry between watering in the summer and water sparingly in the Winter months.
Bougainvillea are drought tolerant plants, but take care not to let them get bone dry or they will
drop their bracts, also they do not like their roots sitting in water. (Pour any excess water away if
not absorbed after 30mins).
3) Feeding
For best results feed about every 7 days between Mid February and October we recommend a high
nitrogen feed (Vitax 301) for encouraging new growth. When the new shoots have developed you
change to a balanced feed (Vitax feed 101), this colours the young bracts whilst encouraging new
growth for the next flush of bracts. Change back to 301 just before the bracts start to fade to start
their cycle again, Bougainvilleas are repeat flowering throughout the season following this method.
If your plant is overly dry do not feed, moisten today and feed tomorrow.
DO NOT BE TEMPED TO EXCEED DOSAGE (professional quality feed, very concentrated)
1 level teaspoon dissolved in 2 Gallons of water, when made up can be stored in a covered labelled
plastic container up to a month. Alternatively, Vitax 301 can be used to encourage new growth on
lawns or any foliage plants.Vitax 111, can be used for all your flowering and fruiting plants indoor
and outdoor and hanging baskets.
4) Pruning
Is very important, as Bouginvillea flowers on new growth. Any major pruning should be undertaken
in the Spring as new growth starts. Light pruning is recommended after each flowering cycle to
enhance the growth for the next flush of colour.
5) Potting
Bougainvillea like a well drained, loamy soil and can be grown in plastic or terracotta pots. They are
best kept fairly pot bound to encourage flowering. Do not repot plants until they have acclimatised
to your conditions (approximately 2-3 weeks). When potting support the root ball at all times, place
compost in position and water in to settle, do not compress the roots! In warm weather you may
find it beneficial to soak the clay pot in water before repotting.
6) Pests and Disease’s
Part of Bougainvillea’s appeal is the fact that they are relatively pest and disease resistant. If any
infestation you should always try the least invasive method of control first.
Compost
We have spent many years developing our own special formula
Bougainvillea compost and this is available to buy from the Nursery
How to find us...
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then on to the A4 eastbound. Turn right at
the roundabout, signposted Bradford-on-Avon
(A363), in to the town centre. Turn left on to the B3107 and Westdale is
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Local points of interest
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From other directions
Head for Bradford-on-Avon town centre
and take the Holt Road (B3107), signposted
for Melksham. Westdale is situated on the
eastern side of town.
Bradford-on-Avon is a historic and picturesque town located on the River Avon, less than 10 miles
from the Roman city of Bath. Bradford-on-Avon boasts a beautiful town centre with the Shambles,
Tithe Barn and Saxon Church among it’s historic attractions.
Other places of interest within easy reach of Bradford-on-Avon include Stonehenge, Avebury,
Bristol Zoo, the 12 Locks of Devizes with canal boat rides, Salisbury Cathedral and of course, Bath
with it’s beautiful Roman architecture, new spa development, the Abbey and the Roman Baths..
Other Businesses on site...
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Caf
UK Dipping Centre
~ Car Wraps
The POD People
~ make anything with wood!
The Old Spot
~ Butcher
Westdale Nurseries, Westdale Park, Holt Road, Bradford on Avon BA15 1TS
Tel: 01225 863258
www.westdalenurseries.co.uk