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Back to buying optionsDouble Red Bougainvillea Live Plants – Set of 2 Bare Root Starters, 4–6 Inches Tall, Red Flowering Tropical Vine
Add vibrant color to your garden with this set of two Double Red Bougainvillea starter plants. Bougainvillea is a popular ornamental plant known for its colorful papery bracts surrounding small flowers. This variety features double red blooms and can be trained as a climbing vine, espalier, or maintained as a pruned shrub. The plants are approximately 4–6 inches tall when shipped and are sent bare root, without soil or pots. With plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil, they can become a beautiful addition to tropical gardens, patios, and containers.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Double Red Bougainvillea starter plants
✔️ Each plant approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Shipped bare root with soil removed
✔️ Roots carefully wrapped to retain moisture
✔️ Plant size and shape may vary naturally
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Double Red Bougainvillea
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea species (exact species and cultivar not specified)
Plant Type: Tropical flowering vine or shrub
Growth Stage: Live starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
Soil: Well-draining potting mix
Watering: Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid overwatering
Mature Height: Varies by variety and pruning; can grow as a vine or shrub
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: Generally 9–11; protect from frost and cold temperatures
Container Friendly: Yes; suitable for containers with adequate drainage
💡 Care Tip: Upon arrival, inspect the roots and rehydrate briefly if they appear dry. Pot the plants in well-draining soil and allow them to settle before watering, following the seller's arrival instructions. Gradually introduce them to full sunlight. Handle carefully because the stems may have thorns and the sap can irritate skin.
