Bougainvillea sp. (Bougainvillea)
Bougainvillea sp. (Bougainvillea) with dense clusters of white and pink flowers covering the branches
Botanical name: Bougainvillea sp.
Common name: Bougainvillea
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spinyBougainvillea is a genus of vigorous flowering vines, shrubs, and small trees in the Nyctaginaceae family, native to South America, particularly Brazil, Peru, and Argentina. Celebrated for their spectacular displays of brilliant color, Bougainvilleas are among the world's most popular ornamental plants in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates. Depending on the species and growing conditions, they may climb 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m) with support or be maintained as compact shrubs, hedges, standards, bonsai, or container specimens through regular pruning.
Their true flowers are small, tubular, and usually white or cream, but each is surrounded by three large, papery bracts that provide the vivid display. Bracts occur in shades of purple, magenta, pink, red, orange, yellow, white, or combinations of these colors, often covering the plant for months in warm climates. Bougainvilleas bloom most heavily in full sun and well-drained soil and become increasingly drought tolerant once established. They perform best when allowed to dry slightly between waterings and generally flower more profusely under bright, sunny conditions. Hardy in USDA Zones 9b-11, they are widely grown on trellises, fences, pergolas, walls, hanging baskets, and in large containers. Numerous species, hybrids, and cultivars are available, ranging from vigorous climbers to naturally compact forms with single, semi-double, or fully double colorful bracts.See article about Bougainvillea.
Cultivars: Bougainvillea sp. (Bougainvillea)
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