Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 1m to 2m
Mature Width: 1m to 2m
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year.
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Lolita' is a compact evergreen form that stays low and bushy instead of climbing. Bright pink-purple bracts sit closely over dense broad-leaved growth, and the plant flowers heavily for its size. Stems are shorter and stiffer than the climbing cultivars, so it holds a rounded shape without a frame or trellis.
Full sun brings the strongest bract colour, and free-draining soil or a good quality potting mix is essential. It is frost sensitive and best in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical gardens, or in a sheltered courtyard further south. Growth is modest, around 50 centimetres to a metre a year, and it is dry tolerant once settled.
Its size makes it useful in pots by a front door, along balcony edges, in courtyard beds and as a low informal border in a hot garden. It also works massed on a dry embankment. For small spaces it delivers bougainvillea colour without the pruning load of a full climbing variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Lolita Bougainvillea
What is Bougainvillea 'Lolita'?
'Lolita' is a compact, dense bougainvillea that grows as a low bushy shrub rather than a climber. It carries bright pink-purple bracts over broad evergreen leaves and flowers heavily for its size. The shorter, stiffer stems mean it holds a rounded shape on its own without needing a trellis or wires.
How big does Lolita Bougainvillea grow?
It stays small, generally 1 to 1.5 metres tall and about the same across in the ground. In a pot it usually sits closer to 60 centimetres to a metre. Light trimming keeps it tighter still. This size difference is what makes it workable in courtyards where the climbing cultivars are simply too much plant.
Can it grow in pots?
Pots are one of its main uses. A container of 40 centimetres or wider with free-draining mix suits it well, placed where it gets full sun for most of the day. Let the mix dry between waterings. Because it is frost sensitive, a pot also lets you shift it to shelter through the coldest weeks.
Is it evergreen or deciduous?
Evergreen in warm climates, holding its leaves year round. In cooler or markedly dry conditions it may drop some foliage over winter and look sparse for a few weeks before reshooting in spring. That is a normal response to cold or dryness rather than a sign of ill health, and the plant recovers on its own.
When does it flower?
Bract colour peaks in spring, from about September to November, and again in autumn through March to May. In warm frost-free gardens it often carries some colour for much of the year. Bright light and a lean, slightly dry root zone bring the heaviest flushes, so avoid rich feeding and constant watering.
Is it frost tolerant?
No, it is frost sensitive like all bougainvilleas. Light frost burns the soft growth and repeated frosts will set the plant back badly. Choose a frost-free position, a warm courtyard or a sunny north-facing wall, or grow it in a container that can be moved under eaves or into a glasshouse for winter.
How do I care for Lolita Bougainvillea?
Full sun, free drainage and restrained watering are the essentials. Trim lightly after each flowering flush to keep the shape dense; it does not need the hard cutting back that the vigorous climbers require. Feed once in spring with a low-nitrogen fertiliser. Check that pots do not stay wet, as soggy mix is the main risk.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea works in an:
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Evergreen or Deciduous?
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 1m to 2m
Mature Width: 1m to 2m
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year.
Growth Rate of Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Growth Rate of Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea frost tolerant?
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Flower?
Does Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Flower?
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ produces masses of vibrant pink-purple bracts surrounding small cream flowers through spring, summer and into autumn. The prolific flowering habit creates a bold and long-lasting display across fences, walls, pergolas and feature plantings.
Does Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Pink
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea an Australian Native Tree?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea an Australian Native Tree?
No
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is Native to
What is the Wildlife Value of Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea ?
Its colourful flowering bracts and small nectar-producing flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators throughout the warmer months. The dense climbing growth also provides light shelter and habitat for small birds and insects within garden settings.
How much Sunlight does Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea need?
How much Sunlight does Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea need?
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce flowering performance and lead to root stress. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then allow it to dry slightly between watering as the plant matures.
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Drought Tolerant?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Drought Tolerant?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish strong growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Lolita’ shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through hot, dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
How To Plant Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year.
Long Term Care For Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Long Term Care For Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea
Planting Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea in Different Soil
Planting Your Bougainvillea ‘Lolita’ – Compact Flowering Bougainvillea in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
