At first, it's neurotic. Then it gets thorny and unruly. But when bougainvillea reaches full maturity, it explodes with colors that make the difficult trip seem worthwhile. This tropical woody vine ...

Hard to believe that June is upon us. Around the country, it’s time time to enjoy the sun and beaches, the experience of camping, the sailing regattas and, of course, that all-American game, baseball.

Bougainvillea, commonly called paper flowers, is one of the most popular, spectacular and beautiful flowering vines. Discovered in Brazil during French Adm. Louis de Bougainville’s 1768 voyage, these ...

There is no doubt that the bougainvillea is the winner of the brilliant flower category in South Florida during the cooler months of October to April. Bougainvilleas are the jewels of our landscapes ...

"Why won't my bougainvillea bloom?," is perhaps the most frequently asked question among gardeners. Bougainvillea, many say, color best when somewhat pot-bound. Those planted in the garden have plenty ...

Q: I have never seen this happen to a bougainvillea before. One bract divided down the middle, half-red/half-white on my white bougainvillea. I brought the plant in just before Halloween. Is this ...

Bougainvillea season is coming up. Unlike other tropical beauties that you can throw in the ground when the weather is warm, bougainvillea is the persnickety star that doesn’t take kindly to stomping ...

A woody, evergreen vine often taking the shape of a rambling shrub and growing to over 20 feet tall and wide. The leaves are heartlike in shape with smooth margins, medium to dark green in color and ...

It is hard to discuss summer color plants in San Antonio without considering bougainvillea. The growing requirements are different from most other flowers, but once you learn the techniques, they are ...

SUMMER’S showiest vine is so huge it can cover a house, smother a fence or hide a hillside. But train it as a bonsai and it will live happily in a small pot forever, or nearly so. Bougainvilleas make ...

Summer is the prime time for tropical plants to thrive outside their native climates. These sun-loving, heat-tolerant beauties bring vibrant blooms and a vacation-worthy feel to any yard or porch. If ...