{"product_id":"bougainvillea-chitra","title":"Bougainvillea Chitra","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking ornamental Bougainvillea, Chitra showcases vibrant, multi-toned bracts that blend shades of deep pink, magenta, and soft coral and white, often displaying all of these colours at once for a truly eye-catching effect. Like other Bougainvilleas, its true flowers are small and white, delicately framed by the vivid papery bracts that create its dramatic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBougainvillea are tough, hardy scrambling shrubs that absolutely thrive in full sun. These spectacular climbers perform best in frost-free locations where they remain evergreen and can flower almost year-round. In cooler climates they may become deciduous, with their flowering season generally limited to summer. Versatile and eye-catching, they are ideal for growing in pots or for training to ramble over an arch or gazebo. When left unsupported, Bougainvillea will spread to form a dense groundcover, but with the right support they will climb vigorously and create a stunning vertical display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBougainvillea prefer well-drained soil and will not tolerate waterlogged conditions. A sandy or loamy soil enriched with a small amount of organic matter is ideal, and in heavier soils it’s beneficial to improve drainage with coarse sand or gravel before planting. When growing in pots, use a high-quality free-draining potting mix and ensure containers have excellent drainage holes to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plants actually prefer a little neglect and may reduce flowering if overwatered or overfed, so take care not to overwater during summer and fertilise sparingly. An autumn tidy-up will help keep plants in shape, though it’s wise to wear gloves as the shoots can be quite thorny, particularly the non-flowering water shoots, which are best pruned out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828261413048,"sku":"P10BOUCHI","price":26.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/bougainvillea-p10bouchi-chitra.jpg?v=1785382258","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/bougainvillea-chitra","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}