Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Tree

Tropical-Inspired Color That Stands Out

Turn Up the Heat with Bold, Brilliant Red

Bring endless summer brilliance to your landscape with the Barbara Karst Bougainvillea. Bursting with vivid scarlet red, this stunning variety is a true showstopper all season long.

The eye-catching color comes not from petals or foliage, but from its striking bracts—vibrant accents that line every arching stem. Tucked within these fiery displays are delicate white blooms that quietly invite pollinators to the party.

The Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

thrives as an evergreen in frost-free regions,

delivering

vibrant color from late spring through fall.

In cooler zones, this hardy perennial returns each year with a burst of warm-weather growth and dazzling beauty.

An Eye-Catching Tree You’ll Want in Your Landscape

Searching for a flowering tree? The Barbara Karst can be easily maintained as a striking bonsai or elegant topiary. When you order it in tree form, the vine has already been expertly trained into a single trunk. Just keep your pruning shears handy—shaping the canopy and trimming any wandering shoots during the growing season is all it takes. Most gardeners find a height of 4 to 6 feet ideal, though it can grow taller if allowed.

Hardiest of ALL The Bougainvilleas

Beyond occasional shaping, this variety is refreshingly low-maintenance. Whether planted in the ground or displayed in a decorative container, the Barbara Karst only asks for full sun and infrequent deep watering once its roots are established.

It’s a proven performer in hot, arid climates and can tolerate temperatures down to 30°F. While frost may nip new growth, this resilient plant bounces back effortlessly as the weather warms.