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    Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 5'-30'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' plant details

    Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, spiky, tropical-looking, vigorous

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Whether staked, trellised or grown in baskets, this brilliant Bougainvillea has the largest bracts of any of the reds we grow. A vigorous climber, our mother plant is never without bloom. As with all in this genus, the color softens when grown under less than full sun.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    A vigorous vining shrub with arching stems and dark green leaves. Thrives on sun and heat, a great choice for the patio or sunroom. Magenta-red bracts summer thru fall. Does not like temps below 50 °F.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' plant

    How to Grow Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Bougainvillea glabra

    aka Lesser Bougainvillea, Paper Flower

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
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    Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Mahara'

    aka Bougainvillea 'Double Red', Bougainvillea [double red]

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 30'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Mahara' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Raspberry Ice'

    aka Bougainvillea 'Hawaii', Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow', Bougainvillea x 'Raspberry Ice', Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea, Tropical Rainbow Bougainvillea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Raspberry Ice' flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Bougainvillea 'Eddie Fanick'

    aka Bougainvillea x 'Eddie Fannick', Eddie Fannick Double Variegated Bougainvillea

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea 'Eddie Fanick' flower by Almost Eden
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    Bougainvillea 'Pixie Queen'

    aka Bougainvillea x 'Pixie Queen'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-10'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea 'Pixie Queen' flower by Alan Lorence
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