Smaller cultivars of this species can be used as container plants for the patio. Bougainvillea sp . As a trained vine, maybe 20 X20. Fairly rapid rate of growth. Leaves are simple.
Foliage is a medium to bright green.
True flower is white, but bracts are very showy being yellow, orange, red, purple etc. Best used as a background, border, mass, ground cover or accent. Prefers a well drained soil that is fertile. Considered to be fairly drought tolerant. Will take 1st exposure seacoast to inland valley and into low desert.