Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Origin
Brazil
Description
Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is an evergreen shrub that can reach to 4-5 feet tall and as wide with dark green foliage and large bright red bracts surrounding the small white flowers - flowers are often on this plant from spring late into the fall and sometimes through a mild winter..
Environment
Bougainvillea are easy to grow and flower if grown under maximum light and stressed with dryness. Bring the soil to a state of visual dryness between watering. The best flowering occurs when the plants are brought to a slight wilt between waterings. When watering, thoroughly saturate the soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing in a clay pot will help maintain a healthy root system.
Grow in Fertile, well drained soil in full light. Bring the soil to a state of visual dryness between watering. The best flowering occurs when the plants are brought to a slight wilt between waterings. When watering, thoroughly saturate the soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing in a clay pot will help maintain a healthy root system.
Fertilize with a balanced, soluble fertilizer every two weeks at tsp of fertilizer per gallon of water. Reduce the frequency during the winter months, especially under cool temperatures.
Landscape Use
Excellent choice for mass planting , as specimen plant, wall borders, ground cover in banks, rock garden & containers
P.S : Pictures in the pot are representative image as to how the plant will be when delivered.