Bougainvillea is a tropical vine with large, vibrant-colored blooms that include shades of pink, purple & red during warm months. Perfect for adding color to walls, trellises and fences. Deer resistant and waterwise.
- Landscape Size: 15′-30′ tall, 15′-30′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 9a
- Growth Habit: Climbing, Trailing
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Waterwise, Long Bloom Season
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Grows well in a variety of average, well draining soils. Take care not to damage sensitive roots when transplanting. Water regularly when top 3 inches of soil dry out when growing in containers. Provide growing plants with support such as an arbor or trellis. Feed with a fruit and vine fertilizer in spring as new growth appears.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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