Bougainvillea ‘Superstition Gold’

Bougainvillea 'Superstition Gold'

Light

Water

Water deeply, then let the soil dry substantially before watering again. Drought tolerant once established; containers and new plantings need more frequent watering during Phoenix summers.

Size

15-20 ft tall × 8-12 ft wide

Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Toxicity

Non-toxic (spines)

Description

A vigorous, thorny bougainvillea with golden-yellow flower bracts and green foliage, sold trained upright on a stake. Well suited to warm, protected Phoenix landscapes.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall; peak in spring and fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Semi-evergreen

Special Features

Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Fast

Growth Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Mature Size

15-20 ft tall × 8-12 ft wide

Flower Color

Golden yellow

Foliage Color

Medium green

Landscape Use

Container / Patio, Specimen / Accent, Trellis / Arbor / Wall

Garden Style

Soil

Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Autumn sage, Desert marigold, Lantana, Red yucca, Trailing rosemary

Toxicity

Non-toxic (spines)

Non-toxic; thorns and sap can cause skin injury and irritation

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water: Water deeply, then let the soil dry substantially before watering again. Drought tolerant once established; containers and new plantings need more frequent watering during Phoenix summers.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline conditions but struggles in waterlogged soil.

Mature size: Approximately 10–20 feet tall with support and 6–10 feet wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning. Staking does not limit mature size.

Bloom: Repeated flushes from spring through fall, sometimes continuing into winter in frost-free locations.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves during cold weather or drought in Phoenix.

Growth rate: Fast during warm weather.