Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea glabra
Nyctaginaceae · Vine
Cascades of papery bracts in electric colors blanket walls, pergolas and rooflines wherever winters stay mild.
- · Keep it dry and hungry — stress increases bloom.
- · Prune after each flush to control the size.
- · Handle the root ball gently when planting.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 9-11
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Vine
- Mature size: 15-30 ft tall · 10-20 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring through fall · Magenta, purple, orange, white
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 30F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Lean, fast-draining soil
- Growth rate: Very fast
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