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Back to buying optionsPLANT NOOK Bougainvillea ‘Fire Opal’ – Live Starter Plug Plants – 2-Pack – Golden Orange Bracts
Brighten your garden with Bougainvillea ‘Fire Opal’, a vibrant flowering climber known for its brilliant golden-orange bracts surrounding delicate creamy-white flowers. This compact-growing variety brings a warm tropical feel to patios, balconies, borders, and small gardens. It can be trained along trellises or grown in containers to create a colorful display in sunny spaces. Bougainvillea ‘Fire Opal’ thrives in warm conditions and produces its best color with plenty of sunlight. Once established, it is heat and drought tolerant, making it a great choice for gardeners seeking a striking ornamental plant with relatively low maintenance needs. Each order includes two young starter plug plants ready for planting and growing.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Bougainvillea ‘Fire Opal’ starter plug plants
✔️ Compact climbing ornamental variety
✔️ Golden-orange bracts with creamy-white flowers
✔️ Young plants ready for transplanting
✔️ Suitable for containers, trellises, patios, and garden borders
✔️ Plant images show mature specimens for reference
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fire Opal Bougainvillea
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea spp. ‘Fire Opal’
Plant Type: Flowering perennial vine or climbing shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plug plant
Bract Color: Golden orange
True Flower Color: Creamy white
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil
Watering: Water regularly while establishing; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings once established
Mature Height: Varies depending on growing conditions and support
Growth Habit: Compact climber
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes
Blooming Season: Spring through fall in suitable climates
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Landscape Uses: Patios, trellises, borders, balconies, and small gardens
💡 Care Tip: Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best color and flowering. Plant in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering, as bougainvillea prefers slightly drier conditions once established. Transplant starter plugs gently to protect their young roots, and protect the plants from frost and cold temperatures.
