(Great Bougainvillea, Lavender Queen Bougainvillea)

Showy bougainvillea is a vigorous, woody, climber with curving thorns and soft, green leaves with hairy undersides. Stems are also hairy. 'Lavender Queen' produces colorful clusters of lavender bracts seasonally, triggered by a cold temperature regime or, most consistently, during the dry season. Bougainvillea is typically a large plant with an open habit that requires pruning.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained garden soil. Showy bougainvillea makes a colorful accent on walls or pergolas,...

(Bougainvillea, Hybrid Bougainvillea)

Hybrid Bougainvillea is a vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with sharp thorns and large, green, heart-shaped leaves. It was produced from the cross of Bougainvillea glabra and Bougainvillea peruviana. It is admired primarily for its abundant, colorful clusters of purple, red, hot pink or yellow bracts which are modified leaves that look like petals. The bracts surround small, cream to pink, tubular, true flowers whenever the weather is warm and dry.

Hybrid bougainvillea is typically...

(Afterglow Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, Paperflower)

Hybrid bougainvillea is a vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with short thorns and large, green leaves. 'Afterglow' is admired for its abundant, colorful clusters of yellow-orange bracts surrounding small cream-colored flowers from summer to late autumn. Hybrid bougainvillea is typically a large plant with an open habit that requires pruning and repeated management.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained garden soil. Bougainvillea makes a colorful accent on walls or pergolas and may be...

(Barbara Karst Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, Paperflower)

One of the most popular of the many hybrid bougainvilleas, 'Barbara Karst' is a free-flowering, vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with short thorns and dull wavy-edged green leaves. It is grown primarily for its abundant, colorful clusters of bright red flower bracts which it produces from summer to autumn starting at an early age. The stems do not cling or twine and may require tying to their support.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained garden soil. A good choice for areas with hot...

(Betty Hendry Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, Paperflower)

Hybrid bougainvillea is a vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with short thorns and large, green leaves. 'Betty Hendry' stands out for its abundant, colorful clusters of purple, red or yellow bracts surrounding small cream-colored flowers from summer to late autumn. Hybrid bougainvillea is typically a large plant with an open habit that requires pruning and repeated management.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained garden soil. Bougainvillea makes a colorful accent on walls or pergolas...

(Bougainvillea, California Gold Bougainvillea, Enid Lancaster Bougainvillea)

This rare, golden flowered bougainvillea adds vibrant color to frost-free gardens and conservatories. Their twining branches of this woody vine are lined with dark green leaves that remain evergreen unless persistent drought causes them to drop. The burnished golden blooms have bracts (modified petal-like leaves) that become flushed with pink depending on exposure or season. The colorful bracts are long-lasting and surround tiny, white tubular flowers, which are pollinated by hummingbirds and long-tongued...

(Bougainvillea, Lady Mary Baring Bougainvillea)

Hybrid Bougainvillea is a vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with sharp thorns and large, green, heart-shaped leaves. It was produced from the cross of Bougainvillea glabra and Bougainvillea peruviana. It is admired primarily for its abundant, colorful clusters of purple, red, hot pink or yellow bracts which are modified leaves that look like petals. The bracts surround small, cream to pink, tubular, true flowers whenever the weather is warm and dry.

Hybrid bougainvillea is typically...

(Bougainvillea, Double Orange Bougainvillea, Mahara Roseville Bougainvillea)

A rare double bloom gives this hybrid bougainvillea, ‘Mahara Roseville,’ huge visual appeal up close. It is equally striking from far away due to its enormous size and spectacular color. Bougainvillea is a hallmark of frost-free regions in Mexico and California but can be found thriving in warm climates around the world. The parent species are native to South America where various colors and forms were bred early on to create our garden varieties. A large woody, evergreen,vine-like plant, it produces...

(Bougainvillea, Mahara Bougainvillea)

This hybrid bougainvillea, ‘Mahara,’ is a vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with short thorns and large, green leaves. It is grown primarily for its abundant, colorful, flower-like clusters of purple bracts surrounding small cream to pink flowers, and its abundant bloom year-round in warm climates, or from spring to autumn in cooler climates.It is vigorous plant and can grow huge, It needs pruning to restrain it.

Grow ‘Mahara’ in full sun and well-drained, even slightly dry, soil. It bloom most...

(Bougainvillea, Manila Red Bougainvillea, Paperflower)

Hybrid bougainvillea is a vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with short thorns and large, green leaves. 'Manila Red' stands out with its abundant, colorful clusters of magenta-red bracts surrounding small cream-colored flowers from summer to late autumn. Hybrid bougainvillea is typically a large plant with an open habit that requires pruning and repeated management.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained garden soil. Bougainvillea makes a colorful accent on walls or pergolas and may be...