Bougainvillea, La Jolla

Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'

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Overview

Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a vibrant evergreen vine known for its lush, magenta-red bracts that bloom profusely. This hardy cultivar can reach up to 15-20 feet in height and 8-10 feet in width, providing a stunning natural trellis or ground cover when properly supported. Prefers full sun for optimal vibrancy and requires minimal watering once established, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for warm, drought-prone regions.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Climate Temperate

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a vibrant evergreen vine known for its lush

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Prefers full sun for optimal vibrancy and requires minimal watering once established

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — providing a stunning natural trellis or ground cover when properly supported

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a vibrant evergreen vine known for its lush

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — This hardy cultivar can reach up to 15-20 feet in height and 8-10 feet in width

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — magenta-red bracts that bloom profusely

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — making it a popular choice in ornamental landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Nyctaginaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — low-maintenance choice for warm

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Prefers full sun for optimal vibrancy and requires minimal watering once established

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — providing a stunning natural trellis or ground cover when properly supported

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a vibrant evergreen vine known for its lush

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — This hardy cultivar can reach up to 15-20 feet in height and 8-10 feet in width

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — magenta-red bracts that bloom profusely

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — making it a popular choice in ornamental landscape design

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