Plant Details
- Common Name
- Bougainvillea
- Mature Height
- 3–40 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–40 ft
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Sun Requirements
- Full sun
Vines
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a genus of tropical, woody, scrambling vines that produce masses of colorful bracts throughout the growing season. These plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, making them excellent for covering fences, trellises, or walls in warm climates. They are highly heat and drought tolerant once established but require protection from freezing temperatures.
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Plant Information
Description
- Bougainvillea is a genus of tropical
- woody
- scrambling vines that produce masses of colorful bracts throughout the growing season. These plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil
- making them excellent for covering fences
- trellises
- or walls in warm climates. They are highly heat and drought tolerant once established but require protection from freezing temperatures.
This plant is supplied staked to encourage vertical growth. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
Uses
- Ideal for trellises
- fences
- walls
- containers
- hanging baskets
- and as a groundcover or privacy screen in frost-free climates.
Key Features
- Vibrant
- showy bracts
- drought tolerant
- coastal hardy
- heat loving
- and excellent for vertical spaces.
Planting
- Plant in spring or summer in well-draining
- slightly acidic soil
- ensure the site receives full sun and has adequate space for its vigorous growth.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 4–8 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 5–10 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 3–6 ft apart
- Vines
- 5–10 ft apart
Care
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- wear gloves due to sharp thorns
- protect from frost.
- Water Needs
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Drought Tolerance
- High
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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