Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

The Barbara Karst Bougainvillea plant is mainly prized for its bright, magenta bracts. Bracts are modified leaves that look like flowers from far away. The bracts of the bougainvillea are thin with dry, papery texture, and hold up very well to intense sunlight. The actual flowers, found amongst the bracts, are tiny, white, and tubular, and attract butterflies. 

Enjoy the showy blooms year round in frost free areas. This evergreen plant blooms from spring to fall in many parts of California that experience brief periods of frost. The leaves of this bougainvillea have wavy margins and are a slightly dark shade of green, which accentuate the vivid reddish-pink bracts. 

This vigorous, showy vine shines with bright, magenta-red, petal-like bracts. Creates a fine cover for patios or arbors, and is a dramatic groundcover for banks when allowed to ramble unsupported.

Growing Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

• Plant Barbara Karst Bougainvillea in a location with full sun exposure, ensuring it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Water the plant regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between watering sessions to prevent overwatering.
• Use well-draining soil, such as sandy or loamy soil, to promote healthy root growth and avoid water-logging.
• Barbara Karst Bougainvillea is sensitive to cold temperatures and is best suited for USDA zones 9-11, where it can thrive in warm climates without frost.
• Prune the plant regularly to maintain its desired shape and size, as well as to encourage new growth and flowering.

Shipping Info

You will receive one rooted starter plant that is approximately 2 to 3 inches tall. You will receive one well-rooted plant. Your plant will be shipped with the roots wrapped in plastic and ready to plant upon arrival. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers. Planting guidelines will also be included.