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'
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.