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Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea Spectabilis

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Overview

Bougainvillea spectabilis, commonly known as Bougainvillea, is a vigorous, woody vine famed for its lush, paper-like bracts that encircle tiny, tubular flowers. Bracts in vibrant hues of purple, red, or orange create a spectacular display against the plant's deep green, heart-shaped leaves. This sun-loving perennial can reach up to 15-40 feet in height and is ideal for trellises, walls, or fences, providing a dazzling pop of color in warm climates.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type VineClimate Subtropical
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — Bougainvilleas thrive in full sun, demanding at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to bloom, image 57

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — to climb and showcase its beauty effectively
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — commonly known as Bougainvillea; bracts in vibrant hues of purple
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — woody vine famed for its lush; bougainvilleas thrive in full sun, demanding at least 6 hours of direct sunlight
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — they can be grown outdoors year-round; and can be done at any time
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — providing a dazzling pop of color in warm climates; vine for full, image 53
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — Bracts in vibrant hues of purple; woody vine famed for its lush, image 50
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — making it an ideal choice for a show-stopping garden feature; vine with pink and red blooms, image 66
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — providing a dazzling pop of color in warm climates; vine for full
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — as Bougainvilleas bloom on new growth; is a vibrant and hardy perennial vine that brings a lush and tropical flair
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — providing a dazzling pop of color in warm climates
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — pink and red flowers in the garden
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — making it an ideal choice for a show-stopping garden feature
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — is a vibrant and hardy perennial vine that brings a lush and tropical flair to any landscape design
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — In USDA zones 9 through 11
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — as Bougainvilleas bloom on new growth
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — they can be grown outdoors year-round
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — commonly known as Bougainvillea; bracts in vibrant hues of purple, image 70
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — paper-like bracts that encircle tiny
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — woody vine famed for its lush
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — In USDA zones 9 through 11; to climb and showcase its beauty effectively
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — This sun-loving perennial can reach up to 15-40 feet in height and is ideal for trellises; they can be grown
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — the Bougainvillea spectabilis will reward the landscape with its breathtaking color and lush green foliage; in USDA
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — is a vibrant and hardy perennial vine that brings a lush and tropical flair to any landscape design, image 54
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — to climb and showcase its beauty effectively; pink and red flowers in the garden, image 56
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