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Bougainvillea spectabilis/Bougainvillea
Flowers (bracts) hanging from a garden structure
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Scientific Name:
Bougainvillea spectabilis
Common Name:
Bougainvillea
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
20-30 feet
Spread:
15 - 20 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Flower color:
Various
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Flowers (bracts) present most of the year. Many varieties and colors available. Aphids, snails, slugs, and caterpillars are insect pests. A relatively recent introduction, bougainvillea looper, is now a significant pest in California. Keep soil moderately dry and plants in full sunlight.