Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is one of the showiest vines you can grow. The large plant practically smothers itself in big clusters of papery bracts. These bracts appear in bold shades of pink, lavender, red, gold, or orange and create a display you can see a block away.

While bougainvillea is tropical, it's usually grown as an annual in cold-winter areas.

Note: Many varieties of bougainvillea bear sharp spines, so take care not to plant these varieties next to doorways or paths.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

9-11

Plant Type:

Vine

Plant Height:

Climbs to 10 to 40 feet, depending on type

Plant Width:

Climbs to 10 to 40 feet, depending on type

Bloom Time:

Blooms spring to fall, depending on type

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Barbara Karst bougainvillea

(Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') is an especially popular variety with large clusters of red bracts all summer and autumn. Climbs to 40 feet. Zones 9-11
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Pink Pearl bougainvillea

(Bougainvillea 'Pink Pearl') bears white bracts that mature to a rich pink color. Climbs to 30 feet. Zones 9-11
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