Robrick Nursery

Bougainvillea ‘Flame’

Bougainvillea ‘Flame’ is a stunning variety known for its vibrant red-orange bracts that create a fiery display in gardens and landscapes. This fast-growing plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilcomma-sign making it ideal for trellisescomma-sign fencescomma-sign or as a colorful ground cover. Flame brings boldcomma-sign eye-catching color to any space and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Once establishedcomma-sign it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenancecomma-sign making it a perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a tropicalcomma-sign vibrant touch with minimal effort.

Specs

Fiery Blooms for Bold Garden Displays

Bougainvillea ‘Flame’ lives up to its name with orange-red bracts that blaze across walls and fences. This fast-growing variety thrives in heat and sunshine, making it a showstopper in tropical or Mediterranean-style gardens.

Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Fast-growing climbing vine
Mature Size: 2 to 4 feet tall (vines spread up to 30 feet)
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 50°F
Color: Red-orange bracts with creamy-white flowers
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: 1.5 to 2 inches
Pet Friendly? No – mildly toxic to pets if ingested

Best Uses
A striking choice for garden walls or large containers.

Pro-tip: Requires minimal watering once established and benefits from seasonal pruning.

Key Features:

Bloom Time: Spring to Fall
Growth Habit: Climbing
Mature Height: MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone: Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature: Moderate Climate
Color: Red
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Need: Moderate
Bloom Size: Small
Pet Friendly: No