Elizabeth Angus Bougainvillea Starter Plant | Well-Rooted Tropical Vine

About This Plant

Elizabeth Angus Bougainvillea is a tropical flowering vine/shrub known for its green foliage and vibrant purple-magenta bracts when mature. It grows vigorously as a climbing, sprawling plant and can reach mature heights of approximately 10–20+ feet with proper pruning and support. This listing features a well-rooted starter plant destined to develop into a colorful tropical addition for patios, containers, trellises, fences, and landscapes in warm climates.

What You Will Receive

1 live Elizabeth Angus Bougainvillea starter plant. Healthy, well-rooted young plant shipped in its growing pot. Tropical flowering variety with purple-magenta bracts when mature. Secure packaging for safe arrival. Note: Flowers or colorful bracts at delivery are not guaranteed; height, fullness, root-ball size, and foliage may vary as it is a starter plant. Plants may experience yellowing or leaf drop during shipping or seasonal dormancy.

Growing Information

Common Name: Elizabeth Angus Bougainvillea
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea ‘Elizabeth Angus’
Plant Type: Tropical flowering vine or shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light when young; gradually introduce to full sun as established
Soil: Loose, fast-draining soil
Watering: Keep moderately moist during establishment; reduce watering during winter
Mature Height: Approximately 10–20+ feet depending on pruning and support
Growth Habit: Vigorous, climbing, sprawling, and branching
Foliage: Green foliage
Flower Color: Purple to deep magenta bracts
Bloom Season: Warm season with repeat flowering under favorable conditions
Seasonal Habit: May enter dormancy and lose foliage during cooler weather
Garden Use: Patios, containers, trellises, fences, and tropical landscapes
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Keep your young Bougainvillea in a small container with fast-draining soil while its root system establishes; avoid moving it into an oversized pot too soon. Maintain evenly moist soil but never saturate. Gradually increase sunlight exposure; avoid direct, intense sun immediately after shipping. Expect possible shipping stress such as yellowing, wilting, or temporary leaf drop. Reduce watering during winter and protect from cold temperatures and frost.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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