Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’
Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a boldcomma-sign eye-catching variety known for its vibrant magenta-pink bracts that create a striking display throughout the growing season. This fast-growing plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilcomma-sign making it ideal for trellisescomma-sign fencescomma-sign or as a ground cover. Barbara Karst adds a tropical touch to gardenscomma-sign patioscomma-sign and landscapes while attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Once establishedcomma-sign it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenancecomma-sign providing long-lasting color with minimal care and bringing a livelycomma-sign vibrant atmosphere to any outdoor space.
Specs
Bold Magenta Bracts for Vibrant Landscapes
Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a classic favorite known for its intense magenta-red bracts that bloom prolifically from spring through fall. This vigorous climber thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is ideal for covering walls, trellises, and fences with a tropical splash of color.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
Mature Size: 8 to 40 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 50°F
Color: Bright magenta 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
Perfect for high-impact tropical gardens.
Pro-tip: Responds well to pruning and thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.
Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a classic favorite known for its intense magenta-red bracts that bloom prolifically from spring through fall. This vigorous climber thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is ideal for covering walls, trellises, and fences with a tropical splash of color.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
Mature Size: 8 to 40 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 50°F
Color: Bright magenta 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
Perfect for high-impact tropical gardens.
Pro-tip: Responds well to pruning and thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Climbing
Mature Height:
EXTRA LARGE (over 15 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Moderate Climate
Color:
Pink
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
No