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Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Care

Bougainvillea X Buttiana 'barbara Karst'

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What is the plant

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.

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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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Popularity
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