Karst bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Karst'
USDA zones9 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Karst' bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Karst') is a shrub for containers, hedges, and accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Magenta-red bracts surround small white flowers, and bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit them. It is also drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Angelonia, Mexican heather, Umbrella plant, and Natchez crape myrtle.