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Bright red blooms of the
butterfly attractant
Bougainvillea Barbara Karst or Paper flower climber |
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Bougainvillea Barbara Karst
(Bougainvillea, Paper Flower)
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Origin: Brazil
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: Can reach up to 20'
Spread: About 8'
Blooms: Magenta flowers, year-round. Papery bracts
surrounding true flowers
Foliage:
Evergreen
Soil: Sandy loam
Water: Let dry between watering
Fertilizer: Bi-weekly with a balanced soluble fertilizer during
growth season
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Insects: Susceptible to mealy bugs and aphids
Uses: Container, groundcover, screening, accent, hanging basket,
xeriscaping
Caution: Long sharp spines on vines
Other Useful Information: Bougainvillea Barbara Karst or Paper
flower is a brilliant looking care-free tropical perennial vine that can
be trained as a shrub or grown as a beautiful climber on trellis or
simply let it climb up a tree. It is disease resistant and it
attracts birds, bees and butterflies especially the adult Zebra Longtail
and Giant Swallowtail butterflies feed on the nectar. Protect from
frost. Do a hard prune before moving indoors.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-10 |
