Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst': Intense Color for Warm Climates

Few vines deliver color like 'Barbara Karst'. Its bright magenta-red bracts (modified leaves that surround the tiny true flowers) create a traffic-stopping display over a long season. Vigorous and vining, it quickly covers patios, arbors, and fences—or cascades as a groundcover on banks.

Versatile & Drought-Tolerant

In frost-free zones, it's evergreen and perennial. In colder climates, treat it as a spectacular summer annual in containers or hanging baskets. Once established, it thrives on neglect—full sun, low water, and heat only intensify the show. Reaches 15–35 feet as a vine.

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  Full Sun
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  Low Water Needs
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  Height: 15–35 feet