Monrovia® Barbara Karst Bougainvillea is a stunning vine with clusters of intense magenta-red bracts that bloom throughout the warmer months. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Evergreen in frost-free environments.
Type: |
Vine, Annual |
Origins: |
Eastern South America |
Height: |
20' - 30' (4-6' tree form) |
Spread: |
8' - 10' |
Spacing: |
8' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious diseases. Prune as needed in late winter or early spring. Fertilizing with a high-potassium fertilizer can help promote blooming. Potential pests include aphids and caterpillars
LANDSCAPE USES: Tropical Accents or Group Plantings, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Euphorbia, Lantana,
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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