Bougainvillea glabra Mrs H.C. Buck

Common Name: Bougainvillea ‘Mrs H.C. Buck’ (Bougainvillea glabra ‘Mrs H.C. Buck’)

Description:
Mrs H.C. Buck is a robust and vigorous evergreen bougainvillea, celebrated for its cascades of vivid magenta-pink papery bracts that surround small white flowers. This hardy cultivar thrives in Melbourne’s warm, sunny climate, preferring rich, well-drained soil. Its vigorous canes climb walls, pergolas, fences, or can be allowed to sprawl as a decorative groundcover. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, requiring only light pruning after each flowering flush to maintain shape and encourage continual blooms. Ideal for adding bold colour and structure in both garden beds and large containers.

Form:

• Climber

• Shrub – Large

• Ground Cover (when allowed to sprawl)

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6 m (can exceed 6 m with support)

• Width: 3–4 m (spreading habit)

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

• Continuous blooms during warm seasons

Flower Colour:

• Bright magenta-pink bracts

• Small white true flowers

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots & Containers (with training)

• Disease Resistant / Low‑maintenance

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Evergreen

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

• Suitable for Espalier

• Suitable for Topiary

• Drought Tolerant once established

• Coastal Hardy

• Thorny (can provide a natural barrier)

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or pets; thorns may cause skin irritation.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender – for silvery foliage contrast and Mediterranean styling

• Salvia – extends the flowering season and attracts pollinators

• Agapanthus – introduces structural foliage contrast

• Dwarf Grevillea – complements with native texture and adds wildlife interest