Overview
Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Bougainvillea, part of the Nyctaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' 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 'Louis Wathen' is a climbing evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Bougainvillea, known for its simple, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant oval bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist but not waterlogged. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is best suited for conservatories and greenhouses. 'Louis Wathen' is particularly attractive during spring and summer and can be propagated through semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings and layering.
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 'Louis Wathen' 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 'Louis Wathen'
- 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 'Louis Wathen'?
Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' need?
Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' hardy in the UK?
Bougainvillea 'Louis Wathen' 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 'Louis Wathen'?
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)