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Wordless Wednesday - A Caribbean Delight The Colorful Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

Pink Bougainvillea

The Bougainvillea is a beautiful plant that comes in a variety of colors; these can be found in California, Florida and the islands. This flower loves sunshine and will do especially well near the ocean.

As winter approaches I am already missing the colorful outdoor plants. I remember when I was growing up we had several colors of the Bougainvillea surrounding the house.

If you happen to have this wonderful plants, here are some tips on the care of the Bougainvillea.

Thanks to Steve Hoffacker's post which made me think of my childhood.

Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Fishkill NY on 11/04/2009 11:45 PM

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30 Comments on Wordless Wednesday - A Caribbean Delight The Colorful Bougainvillea

NOV

I'm a big fan of the bougainvillea too!

Hi Jennifer--nothing says "relax" to me more than a courtyard/patio framed with bougainvillea. Your photos are great.

Norma it is the flower that can but a smile on my face.

Lottie - That is exactly right since this flower loves being close to the ocean.

Lovely!

I went to the Caribbean once, hope to return someday!

Love them! always think of Daphne DuMaurier's book Rebecca and how she describes the bougainvillea in the book!

NOV

They are still blooming in my yard! The thorns are of major size ! One of my favorites too.

Another one of my favorites.

You have done well capturing the flowers but it is hard to see the large thorns that plant has.

Beautiful pictures. I remember sedeing those in Phoenix growing over the rain gutters. When in bloom they are gorgfeous.

Jennifer, great photos, a beautiful flower!

Hi Jennifer, Good post. Thanks for sharing.

Best - Sash

Jennifer: It is always so striking when I see a photo that shouts volumes. Proves a picture is worth a thousand words.

Jennifer, thanks for sharing these pictures with us. As all our flowers are now gone except for some mums it is nice to see pictures of beautiful and colorful flowers.

BethAnn - Thank you. I am sure you will enjoy your next visit.

Liz They are so beautiful. I love the fact they come in so many different colors, I still can't decide on a favorite.

Eric I am so jealous. Yes you have to watch out for the thorns, I have had my run in with them.

I love the plant you shared, it is also one I really like , the flower it produces is also pretty. However the name does escape me.

Beautiful photos of my favorite flowers - thanks for sharing!

Nice pics. The bougainvillea is nice...but has some sharp thorns as well. Sort of like some people!

I grew up mostly in California where these plants flourish - don't see them here in Colorado much. I remember my mom complaining of the mess when all the petals fell all over the patio :) They sure are pretty tho!

Debi

Really like the flowers Jennifer, as well as all of your pictures of nature. You probably have indoor plants too?

Hi Jennifer... we get a lot of bougainvillea here in Texas too! They are beautiful and add so much color!

Jennifer you always take good pictures. Glad I stopped by your blog. Why? You taught me something today. Great post.

Jen,

Great shot to remind us of whats to come again in the Spring.

Rich

Jennifer - Bouganvillas are among my favorite plants and flowers. I don't seem to have much luck with keeping them alive. I think it may be because I'm a tad north in California, and the freeze generally gets them. I'm going to read those care tips, and see if I can up their success rate.

Jennifer the red Bougainville are beautiful. Would they grown here in our climate in the Northeast?

I love the colors of the bougainvillea plants. They are great plants... I don't know if I have seen any in New Hampshire.

NOV

Jennifer, we found some white bougainvillea in hanging planters, and there were only two left at the nursery. As my husband left the nursery with his plants another customer stopped him to ask where he found them, but he had the last ones. Bougainvillea are very popular here in Baton Rouge, too.

Hi Jennifer - Bougainvillea grows well in the southern Nevada desert. It's one of my favorite plants for its coverage and colors.

Jennifer,

Nicely done. Thanks for the mention. We have several colors blooming right now. They are, as you say, a happy plant. :)

Steve

NOV

Jennifer I love flowering plants rhat do well as a vine on a wall or trellis We use clematis

NOV

In California, not where I am, but in So Cal, down the hill, these are everywhere. My parents live out in Palm Spings and it is beautiful as these vines climb over the Spainish style homes.

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