Rosemarie's Bougainvillea Journey

Follow the 12-month transformation of my Bougainvillea 'Bambino Maudi' from nursery stock to exhibition bonsai as part of the 2026–2027 Bimer Bonsai Club Challenge.
Each month I share the styling decisions, seasonal care, successes, setbacks and lessons learned along the way.

Rosemarie with Bougainvillea bonsai ‘Bambino Maudi’ after its August 2026 repot on the Sunshine Coast

Rosemarie's Bougainvillea Bonsai Journey – August 2026

Follow Rosemarie’s Bougainvillea bonsai journey as Bambino Maudi makes strong new growth, begins flowering and takes a big step forward with a new bonsai pot and an approximately 60% root reduction.

Rosemarie's Bougainvillea Journey

Rosemarie Caston

3 days ago5 min read

Rosemarie's Bougainvillea 'Bambino Maudi' bonsai during July 2026 showing healthy winter growth after initial styling.

Rosemarie's Bougainvillea Bonsai Journey – July 2026

Follow Rosemarie's 12-month journey as she transforms a nursery-grown Bougainvillea 'Bambino Maudi' into an exhibition bonsai. In Month 2, the focus shifts from styling to patience as the tree settles, produces healthy new growth and builds strength through winter.

Rosemarie's Bougainvillea Journey

Rosemarie Caston

Jul 313 min read