Bougainvillea ‘Firecracker Red’ (Bougainvillea hybrid)
Brighten your space with the Bougainvillea ‘Firecracker Red,’ a hybrid plant celebrated for its intense, deep fire orange blooms. This variety offers an extended blooming cycle, ensuring vibrant color for longer periods. Its natural cascading habit makes it an ideal choice for hanging baskets, adding a dramatic trailing effect. Designed for easy care, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering once established, making it a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance addition to any home. Enjoy year-round floral beauty with this soul-stirring, easy-care plant.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2565
/ 2844
#2565 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ inches
Who it's for
- Spectacular, Long-Lasting Color
- Excellent Drought Tolerance
- Versatile Growth Habit
Who should skip it
- Presence of Sharp Thorns
- Highly Cold Sensitive
- Significant Leaf and Bract Litter
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5 inches
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Everbloomer
Hardiness Zone
9-10
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
50°F
Grows To
2-3 feet
Mature Height
36 inches
Care Level
Easy
Features
- Blazing deep fire orange flower color
- Bracts hold fiery color longer
- Cascading nature, ideal for hanging baskets
- Extended blooming cycle
- Soul-stirring color intensity
- Excellent for trailing displays
- Easy care level
- Drought tolerant
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Firecracker Red' Bougainvillea for its exceptionally vibrant color and dramatic mature appearance, calling it a garden showstopper. Once established, reviewers value its hardiness and drought tolerance, confirming its reputation as a reliable performer in warm, sunny settings due to vigorous growth and prolific blooming. The primary friction point involves initial handling; many report branch damage or leaf drop upon arrival due to shipping fragility. Successful ownership requires patience during the establishment phase, as the plant can be slow to recover from transplant shock. Ultimately, buyers feel the spectacular, low maintenance rewards justify the careful initial handling and patience required.
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