Bougainvillea (Bush) – Bougainvillea ‘Gold’

General Landscape Uses: Climbing vine, hedge or screen, container plant, ground cover

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, pollinator support, coastal buffer zones,

Description: Bougainvillea is a hardy perennial that comes in many colors, flowers throughout the year, and is great for dry sunny areas. It can be maintained as a bush or trained along a trellis for use as a vine.

Dimensions: Height 8 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: South America, specifically the coastal regions of Brazil, Peru, and Argentina

Native Habitats: Dry forests and scrublands, coastal slopes and rocky outcrops

Soils: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate to high

Salt Wind Tolerance: High

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: white surrounded by gold bracts

Flower Characteristics: Gold bracts surround the true flowers

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small, dry fruits

Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity.  Its dense growth offers shelter for small birds and insects.

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by cuttings, layering, or seed.

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