Name: Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Royal Purple' (Royal Purple Bougainvillea)
Average Landscape Size: 12–15 ft tall × 8–10 ft wide; can reach 20–25 ft if unpruned; massive climbing specimen
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering
Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established, avoid overwatering
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11; may freeze back but returns from roots in Willis
Fertilization & Pruning: Low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring; prune after flowering, wear gloves for thorns
Detailed Description: This is the ultimate statement plant! This massive 30-gallon Royal Purple Bougainvillea gives you instant mature landscape impact with deep, rich purple bracts that are absolutely breathtaking. At this size, you're getting 12 to 15 feet of immediate coverage, or it can reach 20 to 25 feet if you let it go wild. Here in Willis, this creates an instant privacy screen or dramatic focal point that would normally take years to achieve. The deep purple color is incredibly rich and blooms continuously from spring through fall with virtually no care required!
Name: Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Royal Purple' (Royal Purple Bougainvillea)
Average Landscape Size: 12–15 ft tall × 8–10 ft wide; can reach 20–25 ft if unpruned; massive climbing specimen
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering
Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established, avoid overwatering
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11; may freeze back but returns from roots in Willis
Fertilization & Pruning: Low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring; prune after flowering, wear gloves for thorns
Detailed Description: This is the ultimate statement plant! This massive 30-gallon Royal Purple Bougainvillea gives you instant mature landscape impact with deep, rich purple bracts that are absolutely breathtaking. At this size, you're getting 12 to 15 feet of immediate coverage, or it can reach 20 to 25 feet if you let it go wild. Here in Willis, this creates an instant privacy screen or dramatic focal point that would normally take years to achieve. The deep purple color is incredibly rich and blooms continuously from spring through fall with virtually no care required!