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    Bougainvillea glabra

    Also Known As

    • Lesser Bougainvillea
    • Paper Flower

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, vine

    size

    • H: 10'-30'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Bougainvillea glabra plant details

    Bougainvillea glabra is a broadleaf evergreen shrub, tree or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bougainvillea glabra

    Plant type: shrub, tree or vine
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, spiky, trellis, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bougainvillea glabra

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Bougainvillea glabra plant

    How to Grow Bougainvillea glabra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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