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Bougainvillea Cultivars

Bougainvillea Cvs.

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Overview

Bougainvillea cvs. enthuse with vibrant bracts in pink, purple, red, or orange hues, framing modest flowers. These vigorous vines/sturdy shrubs, ideal for trellises or walls, can reach 15-40 ft. Provide full sun and well-draining soil. They're drought-tolerant once established, needing minimal care. Prune for shape or to contain size. Note: blooming cycles can be encouraged by restricting water. Frost-sensitive, thrive in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — These vigorous vines/sturdy shrubs, ideal for trellises or walls, can reach 15-40 ft

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (101)

Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — commonly referred to as Bougainvillea cvs.; when adding these to your garden, image 98
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — These bracts surround the true flowers; frost-sensitive, thrive in USDA zones 9-11, image 100
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — provide a vibrant and versatile addition to any landscape design; shrub / vine for full or half, image 99
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — Frost-sensitive, thrive in USDA zones 9-11; mature sizes vary by species and form, image 97
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — which are tiny and white.<br><br>When planning your design; they can be allowed to climb over, image 101

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