Bougainvillea - 'San Diego Red' Bougainvillea can be used as a houseplant or hanging basket in cooler climates In the landscape, it makes an excellent hot season plant, and its drought tolerance makes it ideal for warm climates year-round Its high salt tolerance makes it a natural choice for color in coastal regions Its long arching thorny branches bear heart-shaped leaves and masses of papery bracts of flowers Ships to United States