| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 10-20 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 10-20 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Defoliates at 30 degrees |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Showy bracts provide the color; actual flowers are small white |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Bracts begin copper orange, fading to salmon-orange, ending pale salmon. Overall effect is orange |
| Flower Time: | Year Round Other: Bloom time depends on warmth. Winter bloom only in warmest zones. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Bougainvilleas Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Bougainvilleas (Bougainvillea)
