Bougainvillea Seeds – Barbara Karst

Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is one of the most popular varieties known for its vivid magenta-pink bracts that bloom abundantly throughout the warm months. This vigorous, climbing plant is ideal for trellises, fences, or containers, adding tropical color to any garden or landscape. It thrives in sunny conditions and performs well in warm climates with minimal maintenance.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Flowering tropical vine

• Variety Name: Barbara Karst

• Bloom Color: Bright magenta-pink

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, climbing or cascading

• Maturity: Full bloom within one growing season under warm conditions

• Growing Season: Spring through late summer; best performance in warm, sunny months

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones or indoors in containers)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–August

  • Zones 7–8: March–July

  • Zones 5–6: April–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Uses: Ideal for ornamental landscaping, garden borders, trellises, and decorative containers