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Bougainvillea 'Purple Robe'

Bougainvillea

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Family

Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Bougainvillea (boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2007 | positive

Like all bougainvilleas, it hates to have its roots disturbed, will bloom year round if in a protected and warm place and will be evergre...Read More

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