LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Colorful climber
GROWTH HABIT
Woody climber
BLOOM SEASON
Year-round
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering climber
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
3–10 meters
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Low
HARDINESS ZONES
9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
1–2 meters
PLANTING DEPTH
Shallow sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Does bougainvillea need a support structure?
Does bougainvillea need a support structure?
Yes. A trellis, wall, arch or other support helps guide its climbing stems and display its colorful bracts.
Can mixed-color bougainvillea be grown in containers?
Can mixed-color bougainvillea be grown in containers?
Yes. Containers can work well when they provide adequate root space, drainage and a sunny growing position.
How should bougainvillea be trained on a trellis?
How should bougainvillea be trained on a trellis?
Guide flexible young stems toward the support and secure them loosely as they develop to create the desired climbing form.
Does bougainvillea tolerate dry conditions?
Does bougainvillea tolerate dry conditions?
Established bougainvillea generally prefers well-drained conditions and can tolerate periods of dryness once established.
Why is full sun important for bougainvillea?
Why is full sun important for bougainvillea?
Strong sunlight supports compact growth and encourages the colorful bracts for which bougainvillea is grown.
Can bougainvillea be pruned into a compact shape?
Can bougainvillea be pruned into a compact shape?
Yes. Light pruning can help control its size and guide the plant into a desired landscape or container form.