It’s hard to beat a bougainvillea for bright, vivid colour during the warmer months. They love to scramble up walls and trellises and - if you let them – can take up a lot of space! But what if you ...

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 ...

This story starts with a mystery, and ends with one too. Who named the bougainvillea found by French explorers in South America, one of the world most vigorous and decorative plants?