Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyctaginaceae

Genus:

Bougainvillea

Species:

Bougainvillea malmeana

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

magenta, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and bright light for optimal germination. Fresh seeds germinate more readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI