Overview
Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Bougainvillea, part of the Nyctaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' is a climbing evergreen shrub belonging to the Bougainvillea genus, known for its thorny stems and simple, oval-shaped leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is best grown in a sheltered, south-facing position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist but well-drained. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses in the UK due to its H2 hardiness, it is propagated through semi-ripe and hardwood cuttings or layering. It provides seasonal interest in spring and summer with its clusters of small tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant bracts.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bougainvillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering
- Pest resistance
- Whitefly, mealybug, aphid, red spider mite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith'?
Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' need?
Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' hardy in the UK?
Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Bougainvillea 'Isabel Greensmith'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering.
More in the Bougainvillea genus
- Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'
- Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters'
- Bougainvillea peruviana
- Bougainvillea peruviana 'Ecuador Pink'
- Bougainvillea pink-bracted
- Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Jamaica Red'
- Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Mahara' (d)
- Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v)