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 9–11Climate Subtropical

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — commonly known as Bougainvillea

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Nyctaginaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — This sun-loving perennial can reach up to 15-40 feet in height and is ideal for trellises; they can be, image 52

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — Bracts in vibrant hues of purple; woody vine famed for its lush, image 50

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — or orange create a spectacular display against the plant's deep green; such as a trellis or fence, image 51

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — paper-like bracts that encircle tiny; as Bougainvilleas bloom on new growth, image 49

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) — providing a dazzling pop of color in warm climates; vine for full, image 53

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — to climb and showcase its beauty effectively; pink and red flowers in the garden, image 56

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — Bougainvilleas thrive in full sun, demanding at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to bloom, image 57

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — such as a trellis or fence; slow-release fertilizer during their active growth periods in spring and, image 55

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — slow-release fertilizer during their active growth periods in spring and summer; paper-like bracts that, image 60

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — they can be grown outdoors year-round; and can be done at any time, image 62

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — They prefer well-draining soil and are relatively drought-tolerant, image 58

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — In USDA zones 9 through 11; to climb and showcase its beauty effectively, image 61

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — but they appreciate a balanced; the Bougainvillea spectabilis will reward the landscape with its, image 59

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) — the Bougainvillea spectabilis will reward the landscape with its breathtaking color and lush green, image 65

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — pink and red flowers in the garden; this sun-loving perennial can reach up to 15-40 feet in height and, image 67

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — vine with pink and red blooms; but they appreciate a balanced, image 68

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — and can be done at any time; commonly known as Bougainvillea, image 63

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — as Bougainvilleas bloom on new growth; is a vibrant and hardy perennial vine that brings a lush and, image 64

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — Bracts in vibrant hues of purple; woody vine famed for its lush, image 73

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — commonly known as Bougainvillea; bracts in vibrant hues of purple, image 70

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — woody vine famed for its lush; bougainvilleas thrive in full sun, demanding at least 6 hours of direct, image 71

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Spectabilis) — paper-like bracts that encircle tiny; as Bougainvilleas bloom on new growth, image 72

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