{"product_id":"bougainvillea-pink-white-bougainvillea-spectabilis-flowering-climber","title":"Bougainvillea Pink \u0026 White (Bougainvillea spectabilis) - Flowering Climber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bougainvillea Pink \u0026amp; White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougainvillea Pink \u0026amp; White (Bougainvillea spectabilis) is an evergreen, thorny shrubby vine from the Nyctaginaceae family, valued for its long-lasting, colourful bracts that appear periodically through most of the year. The true flower is small and white; the pink-and-white colour you see comes from the surrounding bracts.\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 Tolerates hot, dry conditions well; grows across most Indian climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a trellis, arch, pergola, or wall to climb on - 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. Allow about a month before transplanting to its permanent spot.\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 actually 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, most profusely in full sun.\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":45554791940231,"sku":"PG-CLIMBER-BOUGAINVILLEA-PINKWHITE-01-P1","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/078f624b-e33b-4465-bc0d-1354cef00737.webp?v=1787640007","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/bougainvillea-pink-white-bougainvillea-spectabilis-flowering-climber","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}