Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Barbara Karst' Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' Previous Next. A very popular hybrid Bougainvillea, 'Barbara Karst' is a free-flowering, vigorous, evergreen shrub or vine with particularly eye-catching clusters of bright red to magenta-red, papery bracts surrounding tiny white flowers.
Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Care
Bougainvillea X Buttiana 'barbara Karst'
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
min 14°C
hardiness zone
9 - 12
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Good drought tolerance once established, but will look better if watered during dry spells. Water freely in summer and sparingly in the winter.
Pruning
Regular pruning may be required to keep inbounds or shape the plant. Always prune this plant immediately after flowering. Be aware that repetitive pruning may reduce flowering as this plant flowers on new growth. Pinching the tips of new growth will encourage branching.
Fertilizer
Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
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Sunlight
Full Sun.
Soil
Bougainvillea tolerates hot, dry locations fairly well, but dislikes constantly wet soils.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
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