La Jolla Bougainvillea Starter Plant – Tropical Flowering Vine, Well Rooted Bare Root Plug

Bring vibrant tropical color to your garden with the La Jolla Bougainvillea, a stunning flowering vine prized for its brilliant magenta-pink bracts and lush green foliage. This well-rooted starter plant arrives as a bare root plug, ready to establish quickly and begin climbing trellises, arbors, or fences. Its cascading habit and long bloom season make it a favorite for warm-climate landscapes, patio containers, and hanging baskets.

La Jolla Bougainvillea is a vigorous grower that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Whether you're creating a colorful privacy screen or adding a splash of the tropics to a sunny corner, this starter plant offers a rewarding head start on a spectacular display.

Plant Features

• Produces vivid magenta-pink bracts that surround small true flowers
• Fast-growing, vining habit ideal for trellises, fences, and arbors
• Drought-tolerant once established, perfect for xeriscapes
• Well-suited to containers and hanging baskets in cooler zones
• Long bloom season in frost-free climates

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Bougainvillea spectabilis 'La Jolla'
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering vine
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Climbing, spreading vine
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Bloom Season: Spring to fall, year-round in tropical climates
• Mature Height: 10-20 feet with support
• Spacing: 3-5 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your La Jolla Bougainvillea starter plug in a sunny location with well-draining soil. If planting in the ground, amend heavy clay with compost or grit to improve drainage. For containers, use a quality potting mix and ensure the pot has drainage holes. Water thoroughly after planting, then allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. Bougainvillea blooms best when slightly root-bound and kept on the drier side.

Provide a trellis or support for the vine to climb. Prune lightly after each bloom cycle to encourage branching and more flowers. In cooler zones, bring container plants indoors before the first frost and place them in a bright, sunny window. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer. Protect from strong winds, which can damage the brittle stems.

What's Included

One (1) La Jolla Bougainvillea starter plant, shipped as a well-rooted bare root plug.