Bougainvillea spectabilis
‘Barbara Karst’
(Bougainvillea)
USDA Zone: 10 - 11
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Origin: Brazil
Type: Evergreen

Typical Height: 20’ – 30’
(6.0 – 9.0mts)
Typical Spread: 6’ – 9’
(1.8 - 2.8mts)

Growth: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: N/A
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Hot Pink; Magenta; Red
Flowering Season: Year-round
Flower Feature: Showy
Light Needs: High
Nutritional Needs: Medium
Human Hazards: Spiny
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Propagation: Cuttings
Leaf Type: Simple
Texture: Medium
Environmental Issues: None

Typical sizes at the nursery:
3G (2'-4'OA)
7G (4'-6'OA)
15G (6'-8'OA)
25G (8'-10'OA)
45G (10'-12'OA)

Typical planting distance:
8’ O.C. (2.4 mts)

Common Uses: Pergolas; Trellis; color; Accent; Fences; Arbors; Xeriscape
Category: Vines

Notes: Natural climber;

+ In this Photo:
Bougainvillea spectabilis
‘Barbara Karst’
(Bougainvillea)
into a sculptural structure support for bougainvilleas in a tree shape
25' O.C / 20' Height

Arachis glabrata
(Perennial Peanut)
6" Height

All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
October 2013
Miami Beach
Florida USA

Sources:
Betrock’s
Reference Guide to
Florida Landscape Plants

Landscape Plants for South Florida
A manual for gardeners, landscapers and homeowners.

The Landscape Manual
Prepared by the Miami-Dade County
Department of Planning and Zoning

Betrock’s
Plant Finder

Internet Sources:
http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=261

http://www.bgi-usa.com/bougainvillea-varieties/bougainvillea-barbara-karst/

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55375/