Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'
Bougainvillea, Barbara Karst
Description
The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they need very little supplemental water. All varieties are susceptible to fost damage. The 'Barbara Karst" variety blooms bright red in full sun; more crimson if in shade. It blooms early and long. It is a good bloomer in the low desert.
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.