How big does La Jolla bougainvillea get?
How big does La Jolla bougainvillea get?
4-5 feet tall
Bougainvillea ‘La Jolla’ – An evergreen shrub that can reach to 4-5 feet tall and as wide with dark green foliage and large 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.
Can bougainvillea grow as a bush?
“Bougainvillea” doubles as a botanical name (genus name) in plant taxonomy and as a common name. Botanically, the plants are classified as woody vines, although they often behave more like shrubs. In fact, they can easily be trained to grow as shrubs (see below).
How big does a bougainvillea bush get?
Bougainvillea vines are fast growers and have stiff stems with thorns covered in heart-shaped leaves. Their vines can grow up to 40 feet tall with support. Low-growing, shrubby varieties only get a few feet tall and can be grown in containers. Bougainvillea blooms come in purple, red, orange, white, pink and yellow.
How do you prune a bougainvillea La Jolla?
Always prune this plant immediately after flowering. Be aware that repetitive pruning may reduce flowering as this plant flowers on new growth. Pinching the tips of new growth will encourage branching. Cuttings 4-6 in.
What color is La Jolla bougainvillea?
‘La Jolla’ is a beautiful, reliable shrub that quickly reaches 4′-5′ tall and wide. Foliage is dark green and evergreen. Bracts are red, with small white flowers (however most people assume the bracts are the flowers). The flamboyant red is seen from spring through fall.
How do you train a bougainvillea bush?
Once the trunk grows high enough, trim the top few inches of its growing tip to aid in lateral growth. Maintain the bougainvillea tree shape with regular pruning or it will grow bushy and spread out rather than becoming tree-like. Alternatively, group and tie three large shoots together, then stake them.
Which color Bougainvillea is the hardiest?
Reds/Pinks Among the most hardy bougainvilleas, San Diego Red is a classic favorite with large leaves and deep red, long-lasting bracts. The plant itself can be trained to a tree form with staking.