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Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' - Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

Market price from $8.90 to $25.50

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is an enchanting tropical vine that amplifies the beauty of any landscape. Undefined in its brilliance, the plant boasts of radiant crimson-red floral bracts that make a grand appearance during the sunnier seasons. Framing these intense blossoms are heart-shaped, glossy green leaves, which present an intriguing contrast while persistently bathing your landscape in tropical allure. Towering to heights of 20-30 feet with the right support, Barbara Karst's robust climbing abilities permit it to elegantly drape over walls and fences or twist around trellises and arbors, dynamically transforming your outdoor space. Adaptable and hardy, it thrives in a variety of soil types, flourishing in the brilliance of full sun while demonstrating an impressive resistance to drought once settled in its environment. This sensational plant exhibits the beauty of warmer climes even when the temperature drops, enduring as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a versatile addition to your garden throughout all seasons. Revel in the vivacious spectacle that is the Barbara Karst Bougainvillea- a plant that brings more than a touch of the exotic to the everyday.

  • Size: Grows up to 20-30 feet tall with support
  • Flowers: Vibrant crimson-red floral bracts
  • Foliage: Heart-shaped, glossy green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate, but drought-tolerant once established
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Climbing abilities: Ideal for trellises, walls, fences and arbors.
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