Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spectabilis
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A vigorous, sprawling shrub prized for its intensely colored bracts (modified leaves) that surround inconspicuous true flowers, blooming nearly year-round in warm climates. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and well-suited to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South America (Brazil)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Barbara Karst' and 'San Diego Red' produce vivid red bracts and are among the most widely grown; 'Golden Glow' and 'Orange King' offer warm orange tones, while 'Purple King' provides deep magenta color.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous, sprawling shrub prized for its intensely colored bracts (modified leaves) that surround inconspicuous true flowers, blooming nearly year-round in warm climates. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and well-suited to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bougainvillea grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South America (Brazil)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Barbara Karst' and 'San Diego Red' produce vivid red bracts and are among the most widely grown; 'Golden Glow' and 'Orange King' offer warm orange tones, while 'Purple King' provides deep magenta color.