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    Bougainvillea 'Firecracker Red'

    Also Known As

    • Bougainvillea x 'Firecracker Red'

    Plant type

    shrub, vine

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Bougainvillea 'Firecracker Red' plant details

    Bougainvillea 'Firecracker Red' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. 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 'Firecracker Red'

    Plant type: shrub or vine
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bougainvillea 'Firecracker Red'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blazing deep fire orange might describe 'Firecracker Red's' flower color more accurately. While other bougainvilleas' bracts fade over time, 'Firecracker Red' keeps its fiery color longer. The only way to know the intensity of this soul stirring color is to see it yourself. We recommend growing it in a basket for its cascading nature; its branches will trail over the edges and create a dazzling display. Bracts hold on longer than other single flowering varieties and create an extended blooming cycle. Be sure to grow in full sun and water only when the plant is dry for optimum flowering.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Bougainvillea 'Firecracker Red' plant

    How to Grow Bougainvillea 'Firecracker Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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