Bougainvillea ‘Gold’
Bougainvillea ‘California Gold’ is a stunning variety known for its bright golden-yellow bracts that create a striking contrast with its small white flowers. This vibrantcomma-sign fast-growing plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilcomma-sign making it perfect for trellisescomma-sign fencescomma-sign and containers. California Gold adds bold color to gardens and landscapescomma-sign attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Drought-tolerant once establishedcomma-sign this low-maintenance variety is ideal for adding a warmcomma-sign tropical touch to any outdoor space with minimal care.
Specs
Sun-Kissed Color and Rapid Growth
Bougainvillea ‘Gold’, also referred to as California Gold, is a golden-bracted beauty that lights up the landscape. This fast-growing variety features warm yellow tones against a backdrop of medium green leaves. It’s ideal for covering large structures or growing as a brilliant centerpiece in warm gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
Mature Size: 15 to 30 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 50°F
Color: Golden-yellow bracts with creamy 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 favorite for hot, dry gardens where dramatic flowering and low water use are desired.
Pro-tip: Responds well to pruning.
Bougainvillea ‘Gold’, also referred to as California Gold, is a golden-bracted beauty that lights up the landscape. This fast-growing variety features warm yellow tones against a backdrop of medium green leaves. It’s ideal for covering large structures or growing as a brilliant centerpiece in warm gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
Mature Size: 15 to 30 feet tall
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers above 50°F
Color: Golden-yellow bracts with creamy 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 favorite for hot, dry gardens where dramatic flowering and low water use are desired.
Pro-tip: Responds well to pruning.
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:
Yellow
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
No