Common name:Bougainvillea, San Diego Red
Botanical name:Bougainvillea 'San Diego Red'

The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they tend to be carefree. 'San Diego Red' blooms in red, with large green leaves. It is one of the hardiest, and will climb high. It is senstive to frost and will die back hard but comes back in a number of weeks. Be carefeul of this in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Common name:Dwarf Pomegranate
Botanical name:Punica granatum 'Nana'

A dense growing shrub to 3' tall, the Dwarf Pomegranate produces single, orange red flowers that are followed by 2" diameter fruit. Its apple green leaves are about 1" long and 1/2" wide.