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Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars

Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata'

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Overview

The Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Variegata' is a vibrant climber with green and white variegated leaves. This cultivar boasts clusters of papery, brilliantly-colored bracts that can range from pink to purple. It thrives in full sun, reaching up to 15-40 feet with support, and requires well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for adding a tropical flair and year-round interest to trellises or walls in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Subtropical
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — it's perfect for adding a tropical flair and year-round interest to trellises or
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — The Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Variegata' is a vibrant climber with green andBougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — Drought-tolerant once establishedBougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — It thrives in full sun, reaching up to 15-40 feet with support, and requiresBougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — This cultivar boasts clusters of papery, brilliantly-colored bracts that can range

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — it's perfect for adding a tropical flair and year-round interest to trellises or
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — The Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Variegata' is a vibrant climber with green and
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — Drought-tolerant once established
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — It thrives in full sun, reaching up to 15-40 feet with support, and requires
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — This cultivar boasts clusters of papery, brilliantly-colored bracts that can range
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