10 lush bougainvillea varieties

Grow these vibrant vines over verandas and archways for year-round color

'Camarillo Fiesta' bougainvillea

‘Camarillo Fiesta’

(Bougainvillea ‘Camarillo Fiesta’)

This vigorous climber may come with thorns, but makes up for it with its bold, beautiful pink clusters.

'Gold Rush' bougainvillea

‘Gold Rush’

(Bougainvillea ‘Gold Rush’)

Bring a little golden glow to your garden by planting this variety in containers or up a trellis.

'White Stripe' bougainvillea

‘White Stripe’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Stripe’)

A stunning summer annual, this pearl bougainvillea offers an elegant look for every arbor.

'Cherry Blossom' bougainvillea

‘Cherry Blossom’

(Bougainvillea ‘Cherry Blossom’)

Hang these gentle, light-pink blooms from outdoor baskets for gorgeous trails of color.

'Purple Queen' bougainvillea

‘Purple Queen’

(Bougainvillea ‘Purple Queen’)

These deep-plum flowers make a striking statement in planter boxes, along fences, and atop arbors.

'Delta Dawn' bougainvillea

‘Delta Dawn’

(Bougainvillea ‘Delta Dawn’)

This creamy, orange vine sits nicely against white-trimmed leaves. Beyond its beauty, it’s also drought-tolerant–a bonus for California gardeners.

'Ms. Alice' bougainvillea

‘Ms. Alice’

(Bougainvillea ‘Ms. Alice’)

This low-growing variety can easily be kept to three to four feet, working best for those wanting a lovely, all-white look without sky-high height.

'White Madonna' bougainvillea

‘White Madonna’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Madonna’)

Plant this beauty and let her vines climb high with moderate water and full sun. Pair alongside ‘Barbara Karst’ for a stark yet stunning contrast.

'Silhouette' bougainvillea

‘Silhouette’

(Bougainvillea ‘Silhouette’)

A more compact, bushy bougainvillea, this violet variety pairs nicely with ‘White Stripe.’

'Barbara Karst' bougainvillea

‘Barbara Karst’

(Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’)

This vigorous, water-wise flower makes a great covering for patios and arbors and remains evergreen in frost-free climates.

'Camarillo Fiesta' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Camarillo Fiesta’

(Bougainvillea ‘Camarillo Fiesta’)

This vigorous climber may come with thorns, but makes up for it with its bold, beautiful pink clusters.

'Gold Rush' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Gold Rush’

(Bougainvillea ‘Gold Rush’)

Bring a little golden glow to your garden by planting this variety in containers or up a trellis.

'White Stripe' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of photographer Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

‘White Stripe’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Stripe’)

A stunning summer annual, this pearl bougainvillea offers an elegant look for every arbor.

'Cherry Blossom' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Cherry Blossom’

(Bougainvillea ‘Cherry Blossom’)

Hang these gentle, light-pink blooms from outdoor baskets for gorgeous trails of color.

'Purple Queen' bougainvillea

Wolfgang Kaehler / Getty Images

‘Purple Queen’

(Bougainvillea ‘Purple Queen’)

These deep-plum flowers make a striking statement in planter boxes, along fences, and atop arbors.

'Delta Dawn' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Delta Dawn’

(Bougainvillea ‘Delta Dawn’)

This creamy, orange vine sits nicely against white-trimmed leaves. Beyond its beauty, it’s also drought-tolerant–a bonus for California gardeners.

'Ms. Alice' bougainvillea

Creative Commons photo by Dinesh Valke is licensed under CC BY 2.0

‘Ms. Alice’

(Bougainvillea ‘Ms. Alice’)

This low-growing variety can easily be kept to three to four feet, working best for those wanting a lovely, all-white look without sky-high height.

'White Madonna' bougainvillea

Joelle Icard / Getty Images

‘White Madonna’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Madonna’)

Plant this beauty and let her vines climb high with moderate water and full sun. Pair alongside ‘Barbara Karst’ for a stark yet stunning contrast.

'Silhouette' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Silhouette’

(Bougainvillea ‘Silhouette’)

A more compact, bushy bougainvillea, this violet variety pairs nicely with ‘White Stripe.’

'Barbara Karst' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of photographer Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

‘Barbara Karst’

(Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’)

This vigorous, water-wise flower makes a great covering for patios and arbors and remains evergreen in frost-free climates.

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Grow these vibrant vines over verandas and archways for year-round color

'Camarillo Fiesta' bougainvillea

‘Camarillo Fiesta’

(Bougainvillea ‘Camarillo Fiesta’)

This vigorous climber may come with thorns, but makes up for it with its bold, beautiful pink clusters.

'Gold Rush' bougainvillea

‘Gold Rush’

(Bougainvillea ‘Gold Rush’)

Bring a little golden glow to your garden by planting this variety in containers or up a trellis.

'White Stripe' bougainvillea

‘White Stripe’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Stripe’)

A stunning summer annual, this pearl bougainvillea offers an elegant look for every arbor.

'Cherry Blossom' bougainvillea

‘Cherry Blossom’

(Bougainvillea ‘Cherry Blossom’)

Hang these gentle, light-pink blooms from outdoor baskets for gorgeous trails of color.

'Purple Queen' bougainvillea

‘Purple Queen’

(Bougainvillea ‘Purple Queen’)

These deep-plum flowers make a striking statement in planter boxes, along fences, and atop arbors.

'Delta Dawn' bougainvillea

‘Delta Dawn’

(Bougainvillea ‘Delta Dawn’)

This creamy, orange vine sits nicely against white-trimmed leaves. Beyond its beauty, it’s also drought-tolerant–a bonus for California gardeners.

'Ms. Alice' bougainvillea

‘Ms. Alice’

(Bougainvillea ‘Ms. Alice’)

This low-growing variety can easily be kept to three to four feet, working best for those wanting a lovely, all-white look without sky-high height.

'White Madonna' bougainvillea

‘White Madonna’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Madonna’)

Plant this beauty and let her vines climb high with moderate water and full sun. Pair alongside ‘Barbara Karst’ for a stark yet stunning contrast.

'Silhouette' bougainvillea

‘Silhouette’

(Bougainvillea ‘Silhouette’)

A more compact, bushy bougainvillea, this violet variety pairs nicely with ‘White Stripe.’

'Barbara Karst' bougainvillea

‘Barbara Karst’

(Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’)

This vigorous, water-wise flower makes a great covering for patios and arbors and remains evergreen in frost-free climates.

'Camarillo Fiesta' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Camarillo Fiesta’

(Bougainvillea ‘Camarillo Fiesta’)

This vigorous climber may come with thorns, but makes up for it with its bold, beautiful pink clusters.

'Gold Rush' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Gold Rush’

(Bougainvillea ‘Gold Rush’)

Bring a little golden glow to your garden by planting this variety in containers or up a trellis.

'White Stripe' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of photographer Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

‘White Stripe’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Stripe’)

A stunning summer annual, this pearl bougainvillea offers an elegant look for every arbor.

'Cherry Blossom' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Cherry Blossom’

(Bougainvillea ‘Cherry Blossom’)

Hang these gentle, light-pink blooms from outdoor baskets for gorgeous trails of color.

'Purple Queen' bougainvillea

Wolfgang Kaehler / Getty Images

‘Purple Queen’

(Bougainvillea ‘Purple Queen’)

These deep-plum flowers make a striking statement in planter boxes, along fences, and atop arbors.

'Delta Dawn' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Delta Dawn’

(Bougainvillea ‘Delta Dawn’)

This creamy, orange vine sits nicely against white-trimmed leaves. Beyond its beauty, it’s also drought-tolerant–a bonus for California gardeners.

'Ms. Alice' bougainvillea

Creative Commons photo by Dinesh Valke is licensed under CC BY 2.0

‘Ms. Alice’

(Bougainvillea ‘Ms. Alice’)

This low-growing variety can easily be kept to three to four feet, working best for those wanting a lovely, all-white look without sky-high height.

'White Madonna' bougainvillea

Joelle Icard / Getty Images

‘White Madonna’

(Bougainvillea ‘White Madonna’)

Plant this beauty and let her vines climb high with moderate water and full sun. Pair alongside ‘Barbara Karst’ for a stark yet stunning contrast.

'Silhouette' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of Monrovia

‘Silhouette’

(Bougainvillea ‘Silhouette’)

A more compact, bushy bougainvillea, this violet variety pairs nicely with ‘White Stripe.’

'Barbara Karst' bougainvillea

Photo courtesy of photographer Doreen Wynja© for Monrovia

‘Barbara Karst’

(Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’)

This vigorous, water-wise flower makes a great covering for patios and arbors and remains evergreen in frost-free climates.

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