Bougainvillea 'California Gold'

Bougainvillea

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Bougainvillea (boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Hardiness
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Fruit Size
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
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Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Heat (Pungency)
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
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Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Valencia, California

Longboat Key, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Henderson, Nevada

Missouri City, Texas

Nome, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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M
Orlando, FL | April 2013 | positive

I think this is the variety I had that sported to a scarlet or part-scarlet bract/s. If not, it was Hawaiian Gold (or a similar name).

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Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

This is a beautiful Bougainvillea; not sure what I did to this one, but sadly I killed it- I know that it was something I did and not the plant.

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