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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 9–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Subtropical
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — Note: blooming cycles can be encouraged by restricting water

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — For a more dramatic effect; red flowers in the garden, image 73
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — Mature sizes vary by species and form; are remarkably drought tolerant, image 76
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — These vigorous vines/sturdy shrubs, ideal for trellises or walls, can reach 15-40 ft; which are tiny, image 92
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — which are tiny and white.<br><br>When planning your design; they can be allowed to climb over, image 101
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — they can be allowed to climb over trellises; prune for shape or to contain size
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