Tree Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea arborea)
Best low-maintenance flowering plant for year-round indoor color.
Discover the vibrant Tree Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea arborea) from Logee's, a plant celebrated for its continuous and striking display of lavender-purple bracts. Unlike many plants, its blooms persist, offering a long-lasting show and a tidier appearance. This versatile plant thrives in full sun and can be managed to a height of 5-6 feet indoors, or trained as an attractive standard. It's an everblooming specimen, perfect for adding year-round color to your space, especially in warmer climates or as a protected indoor plant.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1080
/ 2713
#1080 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a formal focal point for patios or entryways
- Color enthusiasts wanting vibrant, long-lasting blooms in warm climates
- Container gardeners in cooler regions needing seasonal plant mobility
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, thorn-free plants
- Indoor growers lacking bright space for wintering tropical plants
- Beginners who struggle with plants sensitive to environmental changes
Performance breakdown
Bloom persistence
Lavender-purple bracts stay vibrant without the usual messy shedding.
Indoor adaptability
Easily managed height makes this a standout choice for indoor spaces.
Visual impact
Everblooming nature ensures a constant, striking display of year-round color.
Training versatility
Flexible growth habit allows for easy shaping into an attractive standard.
Maintenance ease
Tidy growth pattern keeps your indoor environment clean and manageable.
Sunlight dependency
Requires significant full sun exposure to maintain peak flowering performance.
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
10
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
50 degrees F
Expected Mature Height
5-9'
Features
- Continuous lavender-purple bract display
- Long-lasting blooms that don't shed
- Everblooming for year-round color
- Can be trained as a standard
- Maintains a clean growing environment
- Versatile height management
- Ideal for full sun exposure
- Tolerates cooler indoor temperatures
What customers say
Customers highly value the exceptional quality and robust health of the Logee's Tree Bougainvillea upon arrival. The supplier earns praise for careful packaging that ensures safe transit for this sensitive tropical plant. Reviewers appreciate receiving a specimen already exhibiting the desired tree structure, making it an immediate garden focal point. While some initial leaf drop occurs postshipping, the plants quickly establish and show strong growth potential. The primary positive driver is receiving a vigorous, specialty item that meets expectations for quality, reinforcing the supplier's reputation for reliable delivery of unique tropical specimens.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is considered everblooming. Under the right conditions—specifically full sun and proper care—it will provide a continuous display of lavender-purple bracts throughout the year.
While the plant can reach 5–9 feet at maturity, you can easily manage its height to 5–6 feet with regular pruning. It is well-suited for containers, making it a versatile choice for indoor spaces with adequate light.
No, this specific variety is known for its long-lasting bracts that do not shed easily. This makes it a much tidier option for indoor or patio environments compared to other flowering shrubs.
This plant is hardy to Zone 10 and requires indoor protection if temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. It thrives as a container plant, allowing you to move it outdoors during the summer and bring it inside once the weather cools.
Training as a standard means pruning the plant to grow with a single, straight stem and a rounded canopy, similar to a miniature tree. It is a popular technique for Bougainvillea that creates a formal, elegant look.
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