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Alexandra bougainvillea vine covered in magenta-purple bracts on a trellis against a stucco wall

Bougainvillea ‘Alexandra’

Bougainvillea glabra 'Alexandra'
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Light
Water
Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
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Description
A vigorous, thorny vining shrub with brilliant magenta-purple bracts that bloom repeatedly through the warm months. Thrives in full sun and reflected heat. Excellent for walls, fences, and trellises in desert landscapes.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
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ASPCA lists as non-toxic to pets; sap and thorns can irritate skin.
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soils; avoid heavy clay.

Mature size: 15-20 ft tall, 6-10 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast