(Bougainvillea)

The genus Bougainvillea comprises about 18 species. They are woody, scrambling, thorny vines, shrubs and small trees native to South America. The genus is named for Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French explorer who sailed around the world in 1767 and discovered the plant in the area of Brazil. There are several commercially important species and hundreds of cultivated varieties.

Generally, these plants are evergreen but some may be semi-evergreen for a short time during winter....

(Bougainvillea, Tree Bougainvillea)

The genus Bougainvillea comprises about 18 species. They are woody, scrambling, thorny vines, shrubs and small trees native to South America. The genus is named for Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French explorer who sailed around the world in 1767 and discovered the plant in the area of Brazil. There are several commercially important species and hundreds of cultivated varieties.

Generally, these plants are evergreen but some may be semi-evergreen for a short time during winter....

(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, 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, 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...