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Bougainvillea cvs. | Bougainvillea cultivars

Plant Information

Plant Overview

Bougainvillea cvs.
Description*
The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they tend to be carefree. All varieties are susceptible to frost damage. The 'Barbara Karst' variety blooms bright red in full sun; more crimson if in shade. It blooms early and long.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor

General

Type
Shrub, Vine
Season
Evergreen
Height
4-30 ft.
Width
4-20 ft.

Flower / Leaf

Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Character

Sun / Water / Soil

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Growth Rate
Fast
Description*
The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they tend to be carefree. All varieties are susceptible to frost damage. The 'Barbara Karst' variety blooms bright red in full sun; more crimson if in shade. It blooms early and long.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor