Bougainvillea 'Rosea'

Bougainvillea

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Bougainvillea (boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Sun Exposure
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bessemer, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Garden Grove, California

Highlands-Baywood Park, California

Marina, California

Ontario, California

Reseda, California

Auburndale, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hernando, Florida

Largo, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Oviedo, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Austin, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

Victoria, Texas

Weslaco, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
0
neutral
2
negatives
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R
Bryan, TX | April 2020 | positive

Very easy to grow. It likes morning to midday sun off and on. I have found that it likes a lot of fertilizer with a ton of iron in it. ...Read More

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M
Merritt Island, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2011 | negative

Must agree with the other "negative" rating for the same reasons. Also, the papery flowers will blow all over the place, including into y...Read More

C
Marina, CA (Zone 10b) | February 2009 | positive

The plant does well in containers and in the ground here once it froze and all the leaves dropped off,but it came back in the spring more...Read More

P
Fern Park, FL (Zone 9b) | February 2008 | negative

As much as so many people love the bougainvillea, I have to say I'm not a fan. Unless you have a VERY large space for it to grow, it can ...Read More

R
Hernando, FL (Zone 9b) | May 2006 | positive

I have one that I bought at a Master Gardening Sale Last year, its still alive but I have yet to see a bloom on it, It died back over th...Read More

S
Orlando, FL | September 2005 | positive

Gee, I bet these are beautiful. I have never had any luck with Bougainvillea. I would like to have some to try again. Do they have seed. ...Read More

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K
San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2005 | positive

The general rule with bougainvilleas is the lighter the color the more cold sensitive they are. This one is a medium pink, so I suspect ...Read More

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