BOUGAINVILLEA ‘BARBARA KARST’

Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

OVERVIEW:

Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a vigorous, heat-loving vine celebrated for its brilliant magenta-red bracts and extended flowering season. Its dense growth habit makes it particularly effective for covering walls, fences, trellises and other structures. Once established, it performs exceptionally well in hot, dry environments with minimal supplemental irrigation.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’
Common Name: Barbara Karst Bougainvillea
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Suggested Uses: Walls, fences, trellises, screens, specimen plant

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 15–30 ft. with support
Width: 10–20 ft.
Foliage: Evergreen, medium green
Flower: Small flowers surrounded by brilliant magenta-red bracts
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing or sprawling vine

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low once established
Soil: Well-draining soil
USDA Zone: 9–11