Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a vigorous thorny tropical vine from South America, celebrated for its spectacular display of papery bracts in colors ranging from magenta and purple to orange, red, white, and salmon. The true flowers are small and white, surrounded by the vivid bracts that give the plant its ornamental appeal. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- White, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Bougainvillea demands full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. Less sun means fewer bracts and sparse flowering; in NE Florida's ample sunshine it will bloom prolifically, especially in winter and spring.
Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between waterings to stress-trigger blooming. Overwatering promotes leafy growth at the expense of bracts — err on the dry side once established.
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil; bougainvillea does not tolerate wet feet. Feed with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer in spring and summer to encourage bract production without excessive vegetative growth.
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Common questions
Is Bougainvillea a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bougainvillea is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching Dependent on variety × 10-20 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.