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Bougainvillea is a stunning flower which is favorite to many who have fallen in love with its cheery appearance and brightly colored petals. Considered a traditional bloom, New Englanders have long been planting this variety in and around their homes even though the original origin traces back to tropical climates. Native to the Caribbean Islands, Rio de Janeiro as well as South America, countries such as Brazil and Granada use this bloom as a symbol frequently within their culture, celebrating the beauty and charm of the species. Grown in shades of red, orange, pink, white and some variegated tri-colors, the soft and delicate “paper-like” petals have made it famous across the world. In some nations such as Guam and Granada, bougainvillea is so special that it has become the official flower where it is purposefully grown in abundance. In many of these places, you can see these flowers blooming everywhere from the side of the road to gorgeous cascades drifting across rooftops and down the walls.
