the bougainvillea shrub / myLot

Bougainvillea - This is the picture i took the other day as i passed by this house.

Philippines

April 26, 2013 10:03pm CST

Everyday, as I walk along the road that leads into the main road where I wait for a jeepney in going to work, I would pass by this beautiful bougainvillea plant. It has grown tall and it creeps into the fence of the house where it is planted outside of the fence. I would always admire the foliage of the plant as well as the violet flowers. It is summer that’s why they are so much in bloom.

I have seen other houses too who has bougainvillea but with the orange color. But this one is dark violet. Beautiful, I can’t help taking pictures of it. See for yourself.

From my posts at Bubblews - rebel_woamn06

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4 responses

changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)

• China

27 Apr 13

I like the bougainvillea very much.Sadly ,I can't grow it,because it can't suffers the cold winter here.In fact,what is called the violet flowers is not flowers but bracts.

rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

29 Apr 13

What is bracts , chang? Yes, bougainvillea likes sunny places. That's why during summer they really are in bloom.

changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)

• China

30 Apr 13

The bract is leaf-like part of a plant situated below a flower.It isn't petal,even if it is highly coloured .Just like the red leaves of Poinsettia aren't petals.

hereandthere

@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

27 Apr 13

i like it better when different colors grow together. i think they like dry and hot climates and can survive with little water.

rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

27 Apr 13

Yes, they really like sunlight. They are so much in bloom this summer. I think, when you want a variety of color , you should plant different colors near each other, so when they grow their branches will meet each other, thus when the bloom , their flowers would also mix , thus the burst of different colors.

ARIES1973

@ARIES1973 (11426)

• Legaspi, Philippines

27 Apr 13

Truly beautiful! There was a time that I also engaged in having a garden. But that was when we are still staying in our previous house in the other province. But when I transferred to my present place, I don't have anymore space and time. I became so busy with my job and my online activities. I also wish to be able to find a good place so that I could again continue with this hobby. Have a great day!

rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

27 Apr 13

It's so nice to be able to have a garden. My mother and sisters always cultivate the plants in our lawn. I am just a watcher only, because unlike them , i don't have a green thumb. But i think this bougainvillea doesn't need constant care. It needs sunlight always though, i think.

edvc77

@edvc77 (2140)

• Philippines

27 Apr 13

Bougainvilea is such a beautiful flowers. I have seen them bloom in one house and it really pacifies my eyes. They have variety of colors. And the white one is so beautiful. However, one should take care of them so that it would bloom nicely. :-)

rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

27 Apr 13

I have never seen a white one actually. What i have seen is a seemingly greenish one that when you are from afar it seems whitish. Beautiful flower , but with no fragrance.