Overview
Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Bougainvillea, part of the Nyctaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' 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 'La Jolla' is a climbing evergreen shrub cultivar from the Bougainvillea genus, known for its simple, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant oval bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best suited for conservatories and greenhouses. Propagation can be achieved through semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, or layering, and it provides interest during the winter season.
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 'La Jolla' 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 'La Jolla'
- 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 'La Jolla'?
Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' need?
Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' hardy in the UK?
Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' 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 'La Jolla'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering.
More in the Bougainvillea genus
- 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)
- Bougainvillea 'Elizabeth' (_spectabilis_ hybrid)