Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'
La Jolla Bougainvillea
Description
'La Jolla' is a beautiful, reliable shrub that quickly reaches 4'-5' tall and wide. Foliage is dark green and evergreen. Bracts are red, with small white flowers (however most people assume the bracts are the flowers). The flamboyant red is seen from spring through fall. It does best in full sun. It is drought tolerant once it's established. This plant tolerates coastal conditions as well as heat in warmer inland valleys. It is used as ground cover or to cover a hillside.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.