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Family: Nyctaginaceae
(nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Bougainvillea (boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh) Cultivar: Alabama Sunset
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Category ShrubsTropicals and Tender Perennials Vines and Climbers Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Pale PinkPink Coral/Apricot Orange Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |