Bougainvillea ‘Vera Purple’ PP (Bougainvillea hybrid)
Discover the vibrant Bougainvillea ‘Vera Purple’ PP, a stunning hybrid celebrated for its abundant plumes of bright reddish-purple flowers that retain their color beautifully. Unlike typical vining varieties, 'Vera Purple' exhibits a desirable shrubby, bushy growth habit, making it an excellent choice for a standard or as a landscape plant in warmer regions. It's an 'everbloomer,' offering continuous floral display throughout the year due to its reduced sensitivity to day length changes. This plant thrives in full sun and is well-suited for hardiness zones 9 and above, adding a touch of tropical allure to any setting.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2132
/ 2693
#2132 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- Exceptional Color and Bloom Duration
- Manageable Size for Containers
- Heat and Drought Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Strict Cold Sensitivity
- Presence of Sharp Thorns
- High Light Requirement
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
50°F
Hardiness Zone
9
Mature Height
2-3'
Features
- Abundant bright reddish-purple flower plumes
- Flowers retain color as they age
- Compact, shrubby growth habit, not a vine
- Blooms continuously year-round
- Less sensitive to day length changes
- Upright growth habit
- Suitable for landscape use in the south
- Ideal for container growing
What customers say
Customers express deep satisfaction with the Bougainvillea ‘Vera Purple’ for its vibrant, true to color purple blooms and compact nature, making it excellent for containers and indoor growing. The plant establishes quickly and proves to be a robust, low maintenance specimen once settled. While initial transit shock often causes temporary leaf drop, buyers agree the plant recovers swiftly. Logee's shipping care is often praised. The overall consensus highlights the cultivar's high quality and reliable performance, positioning the ‘Vera Purple’ as a highly recommended, colorful tropical accent for enthusiasts.
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