Bougainvillea [orange]
Also Known As
- Bougainvillea 'Orange'
- Great Bougainvillea
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 5'-20'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Bougainvillea [orange] plant details
Bougainvillea [orange] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer orange 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 and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bougainvillea [orange]
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: nyctaginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, spiky, vigorous
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bougainvillea [orange]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Bougainvillea [orange] plant
How to Grow Bougainvillea [orange]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Bougainvillea for your garden
aka Lesser Bougainvillea, Paper Flower
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Vine
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 12"
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
aka Bougainvillea 'Double Red', Bougainvillea [double red]
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 30'
Width: 30'
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
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
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
aka Bougainvillea x 'Pixie Queen'
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-10'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun
- regular
- dry in summer
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