Bougainvillea 'Monka'

Bougainvillea

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Bougainvillea (boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
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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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Smooth
Days to Maturity
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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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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)
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:

Elk Grove, California

Monterey, California

Hernando, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Saint Peters, Missouri

Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Baytown, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Hernando, FL (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | positive

I love this plant, I bought this from a master Gardner sale a couple years back, it was just a stem with a couple of leaves and I grabbe...Read More

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Rochester, NY (Zone 6a) | August 2004 | positive

This is a dwarf plant, only growing about 18 inches high, but spreads to 6-8 ft. wide. I grew this plant as an annual in my garden, it w...Read More

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