Barbara Karst Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Vigorous stems quickly climb 20 to 30 ft. with support. |
| Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Erosion Control, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Upright Juniper (Juniperus) |
Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Provide trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant