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Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

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Overview

The Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is famed for its vibrant red bracts that flourish throughout the year, peaking in summer. A fast-growing vine, it can extend up to 20 feet, needing support structures. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Moderate watering suffices—less in winter. Pruning maintains shape and promotes new growth. Frost sensitive, provide protection or overwinter indoors in colder regions.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — The Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is famed for its vibrant red bracts that flourish
Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — The Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is famed for its vibrant red bracts that flourishBarbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — A fast-growing vine, it can extend up to 20 feet, needing support structures
Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — The Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is famed for its vibrant red bracts that flourish
Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

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