The gorgeous red Barbara Karst is one of the most searched bougainvillea on the Internet. She is a moderate grower with a full, thick growth pattern and extremely reliable flowering habit. A natural climber, she performs best when grown on trellis, but does almost equally well when trained as a bush, standard, hanging basket, or bonsai. In addition to her many wonderful qualities, her suitability for any application makes her a highly desired variety.
Barbara Karst can be found beautifying the landscape all throughout Florida, southern California, Arizona, Texas.
Characteristics
Barbara Karst is the bougainvillea-industry standard for red, but it's actually the darkest shade of hot pink; only the new growth is truly red in color. Leaves are dark blue-green, and broadly ovate. Vigorous, showy vine shines with bright magenta red blooms. Gives a fine cover to patios or arbors. Also a good groundcover for banks. Use as annual color in colder climates. Evergreen.
Barbara Karst can be found beautifying the landscape all throughout Florida, southern California, Arizona, Texas.
Characteristics
Barbara Karst is the bougainvillea-industry standard for red, but it's actually the darkest shade of hot pink; only the new growth is truly red in color. Leaves are dark blue-green, and broadly ovate. Vigorous, showy vine shines with bright magenta red blooms. Gives a fine cover to patios or arbors. Also a good groundcover for banks. Use as annual color in colder climates. Evergreen.