{"product_id":"bougainvillea-h-c-buck-bougainvillea-spectabilis-flowering-climber","title":"Bougainvillea H. C. Buck (Bougainvillea spectabilis) - Flowering Climber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bougainvillea H. C. Buck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougainvillea H. C. Buck (Bougainvillea spectabilis) is an evergreen, thorny shrubby vine from the Nyctaginaceae family, known for its compact form, free-flowering habit, and deep purple bracts. It's mainly grown for hedging but also works well as a shrubby vine, and does well in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily - shade reduces flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well in both high-rainfall and very dry, hot areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hedging, pots, or training on an arch, pergola, trellis, or wall - it can reach 8-12 metres depending on the support structure. Handle the root ball gently when planting; bougainvillea has few, fine roots that are easily damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly - when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry. Some water stress encourages more flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer once a month; a phosphorus-based fertilizer supports more vigorous flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular pruning after flowering keeps the vigorous shoots in shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarts flowering within a year of purchase and blooms almost year-round with deep purple bracts; this variety is noted as a particularly free bloomer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth rate and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Bougainvillea has sharp thorns and its sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals - handle with gloves when pruning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554796494983,"sku":"PG-CLIMBER-BOUGAINVILLEA-HCBUCK-01-P1","price":550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/43a7b000-430d-42d6-9143-c7be75a52d6b.webp?v=1787550311","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/bougainvillea-h-c-buck-bougainvillea-spectabilis-flowering-climber","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}