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Bougainvillea 'Lavender Queen'

Bougainvillea, Lavender Queen

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Description

The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they tend to be carefree. 'Lavender Queen' has larger flowers, more bloom than other varieties. It is senstive to frost and will die back hard but comes back in a number of weeks. Be carefeul of this in the Santa Ynez Valley.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.