Bougainvillea 'Lavender Queen' |
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Bougainvillea, Lavender Queen |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
n/a
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.