The beautiful bougainvillea, that evergreen subtropical plant from South America, has one unusual thing in common with the poinsettia.
The vibrant colors are not the flower, but are colorful bracts surrounding a small, inconspicuous flower. The color show begins in spring and continues through the summer heat. Yes, they do have thorns. Keep that in mind when you are thinking of the best location in your yard. You probably don’t want one right near a table or lounge chair.
Bougainvilleas like full sun and regular watering. If you water too much, they won’t bloom.
White’s has them in yellow, pink, and fuschia. Group all one color for a huge color impact, or mix and match colors to create the look of an impressionist painting.