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 is a perennial vine that can grow to 30 feet, depending on the variety. It needs full sun, is root hardy and will regrow in spring. Its bracts "bloom" May-December on new wood. Heavy ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

With its bright, brilliant blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors, bougainvillea is a stunning, eye-catching addition to any garden. A flowering vine, bougainvillea can be used for ground cover, as ...

What if a flowering tropical vine could also be trained to grow like a tree or shrub ... and did well in containers, hanging baskets, or even up a fence or wall? One plant that has all of these ...