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Bougainvillea

Brilliant flower bracts on woody stems make this an excellent choice for planters and hanging baskets. This unique flowering plant is eye-catching as a vine or can be pruned into an elegant shrub. Add a tropical flair to the summer porch or patio or use year-round where hardy.

Companion Plants

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Common Boxwood

Spindle Tree

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Bougainvillea

  • Botanical name

    Bougainvillea

  • Variety

    Juanita Hatten

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    3-6' (1-2 m)

  • Habit

    Climbing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ethan C.'s collection