What You Will Receive: You will receive a pack of 2 healthy Bougainvillea 'New River' starter plants, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. These vigorous, well-rooted plugs are shipped ready to transplant, offering an affordable way to add intense, royal purple color to your garden or patio landscape.
Vibrant Purple Spectacle: Transform your outdoor space with waves of deep violet. 'New River' is famous for its intense, long-lasting purple bracts that cover the vine in a sea of color. Unlike paler varieties, this selection holds its rich hue without fading, creating a dramatic, high-contrast display against its dark green foliage.
Ultimate Vertical Accent: Create a stunning green wall or floral archway. This vigorous climber loves to scale trellises, fences, arbors, and pergolas, quickly turning bare structures into lush, blooming focal points. It can also be trained as a cascading hanging basket or a sprawling groundcover for slopes.
Heat & Drought Warrior: Stop worrying about wilting flowers. Bougainvillea is legendary for its extreme heat tolerance and drought resistance once established. It thrives in the hottest, sunniest spots of your garden where other plants struggle, requiring minimal water to maintain its spectacular show.
Pollinator Paradise: Invite nature to your doorstep. The small white flowers hidden inside the colorful purple bracts are a rich nectar source, acting as a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Enjoy a lively, buzzing ecosystem right outside your window while adding curb appeal.
Guarantee & Secure Shipping: Unpack immediately. Shipped bare-root/semi-bare root with moisture protection to ensure eco-friendly, safe transit. Bougainvillea is sensitive to shipping and may drop leaves or flowers due to stress; this is normal. The woody stems are hardy and will push new growth quickly in the sun. We guarantee healthy arrival; please contact us with photos within 24 hours if issues arise.
Quick Care Tip: Plant in well-draining soil—soggy roots are the enemy! Place in FULL SUN (6+ hours daily). The more sun it gets, the more flowers it produces. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out almost completely between waterings.
Main Color: Purple/Violet
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours) - Essential for blooming
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (Year-round in tropical zones)
Moisture Needs: Little to no watering (Drought tolerant once established; allow to dry between waterings)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Perennial), 4-8 (Container Annual/Overwinter Indoors)
Mature Height: In containers: 3-5 feet, In ground/vine: 15-20+ feet
Ideal Soil Type: Sandy soil, Loam soil, Rocky soil, Well-draining potting mix (prefers slightly acidic)
