Bougainvillea species and cultivars
Botanical Name
Bougainvillea
Hardiness
Zones 9 to 11, grown as annual elsewhere
Height
15 to 40 feet
Width
15 to 40 feet
Flowers
Purple, red, pink, yellow
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained, acidic
Planting and Care
Tolerant of hot, dry locations; prune for shape; pinch to encourage branching; overwinter indoors
Problems
Chlorosis in alkaline soil, aphids, mealybug, scale