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Beautiful Bouganvilleas

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Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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One of my neighbors considers bouganvilleas and crotons to be "vulgar".I continue to plant more and more.

The outer perimeter wall is covered with a mixture in tutti fruitti colors.It is in full bloom now

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This has a bottle brush type of bloom and also has very few spines.Its habit is more shrub like.

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This one is called "Magic" because it has bracts that range from white to magenta and variegated foliage.

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El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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They look stunning planted like that.. Do you have to keep pruning them back?

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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Ari, they do get whacked back once a year.Since they bloom on new growth this only creates more bloom the next time.I have seen that in Hawaii they plant three colors together and let them grow into a mushroom shaped tree.You can never have too many.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Scott!

How absolutely VULGAR!  (I put my hand over my mouth . . . . )

How totally GORGEOUS.

Hmm.  Do you know someone down there who likes Bauhinias, and can provide seed?  I've got a place like yours and want to try some of those as well as bogies . . . .

dave

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SunnyFl Mentor

SunnyFl

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(scottgt @ Feb. 15 2008,21:10)

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One of my neighbors considers bouganvilleas and crotons to be "vulgar".I continue to plant more and more.

There are a lot of vulgar things around - bougainvillea isn't one of them.  Sheesh!

Love your photos of the boogies.  These are incredibly beautiful plants, a good grouping (like your row of them) can take your breath away.  Keep planting 'em - the world needs more beauty.

St. Pete

Zone - a wacked-out place between 9b & 10

Elevation = 44' - not that it does any good

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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Dear Scott McKnight  :)

even i love this variety of plants but one should have ambple space for it..since its full of thorns...

here are few stills of those that iam growing here..

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love conquers all..

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Really full garden Grand Master

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Kris, not all bouganvilleas have thorns.My second photo is one that has very small thorns.We also have varieties that are DESIRED because of their 2 inch thorns - great for keeping thieves from climbing over walls and a lot better looking than razor wire.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Really full garden Grand Master

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Dave, I have not seen many bauhinias here except for the common "Hong Kong" I think there are several white flowered ones that are natives.I will keep my eyes open.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

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One definition of "vulgar" really just means "common".  In some places, bouganvilleas are common, but never vulgar.  Personally I love the colors but hate the maintenance.

Crotons are such an "Old South Florida" look that many people look down on them.  That is their loss as there are so many different colors and cultivars now.

Jerry

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

Really full garden Grand Master

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This is a white double flowered one.In Guatemala City at 1600m it is pure white.Here on the coast it is tinged in pink.It is not as robust as my other varieties.The colors remind me of apple blossoms.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Really full garden Grand Master

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Jerry,I learned never to plant them anywhere near a pool.The bracts ALWAYS find their way into the water and become masses of slime.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Jeff in Costa Rica Grand Master

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Very nice Scott!  Love the colors along the wall.  We are in the middle of the dry season here in Costa Rica and all the Bouganvilleas are in full bloom here too.  You can't beat them for a riot of color!

Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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Jeff,here the bracts last for months due to our extended dry period.It actually rained here this afternoon!I have been here twenty years and it has never rained during February.Im glad I took the pictures when I did.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

SunnyFl Mentor

SunnyFl

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(scottgt @ Feb. 17 2008,13:08)

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Kris, not all bouganvilleas have thorns.My second photo is one that has very small thorns.We also have varieties that are DESIRED because of their 2 inch thorns - great for keeping thieves from climbing over walls and a lot better looking than razor wire.

The feral cats don't like thorns either, apparently.  I love thorny bougies.  And there are smaller ones; the dwarf and the semi-dwarf Helen Johnson is a nice one.

Kris, your photos are beautiful - what wonderful colors!

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Crotons are such an "Old South Florida" look that many people look down on them.  That is their loss as there are so many different colors and cultivars now.

Isn't that sad - people have all these hangups about truly beautiful plants - either they're "too common" or "old" or passè, whatever.  Can't they just enjoy it for what is.

Jeff in Costa Rica - it sounds heavenly.  How I wish I could see them in person, and certainly Costa Rica (it's on my "bucket list" if only I could do the travel thing.)

St. Pete

Zone - a wacked-out place between 9b & 10

Elevation = 44' - not that it does any good

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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(Dave from So-Cal @ Feb. 16 2008,22:47)

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Hmm.  Do you know someone down there who likes Bauhinias, and can provide seed?  I've got a place like yours and want to try some of those as well as bogies . . . .

Dave,

What type of bauhinia? Do you want tree or shrub? If shrub, I only have a white one that set seeds like crazy. I probably can collect the red one too from a suburb nearby. Just let me know... is there restriction to send seeds to US?

Kris,

Stunning yellow boug!! I have to find myself one of those  :D

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Ariscott:

No restrictions I know of!

Post some seeds in an envelope, I'll do the rest.  Pray and plant.

Shrubs are best, since my strip is about .66 m wide by about 33 m long.

I'll PM my address.

dave

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ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Here is my white bauhinia shrub. I love them as they are ALWAYS in flower for me. If you like it, I surely can send some seeds for you.

Regards, Ari :)

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Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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One more.... sorry.... get back to boug

Regards, Ari :)

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Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

fastfeat Grand Master

fastfeat

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Ari--

Pretty sure that's B. acuminata. Don't know if that one will grow for Dave in SoCal, but worth a try.

Scott--

Nice free-standing planting there!

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

GREENHAND Mentor

GREENHAND

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here are a few around the pool

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GREENHAND Mentor

GREENHAND

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they are in the greenhouse now but they will coming out soon

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GREENHAND Mentor

GREENHAND

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this one is still blooming in the greenhouse

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GREENHAND Mentor

GREENHAND

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the blooms end up in the pool so who cares!

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GREENHAND Mentor

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i know i need to get different colors

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Really full garden Grand Master

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In the hotel Las Hadas on the Mexican Pacific actually sprinkle bouganvillea flowers on the pool to add to the tropical ambiance.

Greenhand the splash of vibrant color enhances all the foliage in your garden.Beautiful setting!

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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Dear Green  :)

lovely plants by the pool !

love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

Jerry@TreeZoo

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There is a bouganvillea tree, nicknamed "Arborea", but it really is just B. spectabilis in a different form (or so I am told).  The "Arborea" gets to be a fair sized tree, not just a vine, maybe 30' tall or better.  The drawback is that it only has a so-so light violet colored bract, not the varius and vibrant colors seen in this thread.  Anybody hear of this or know if it comes in more attractive colors?

Jerry

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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Jerry,I think it is a separate species.They are a fairly common street tree in Brazil.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

GREENHAND Mentor

GREENHAND

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(scottgt @ Feb. 20 2008,20:12)

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In the hotel Las Hadas on the Mexican Pacific actually sprinkle bouganvillea flowers on the pool to add to the tropical ambiance.

Greenhand the splash of vibrant color enhances all the foliage in your garden.Beautiful setting!

Thanks scott , spring is right around the corner , i am ready to get back at it, i think i will mix some different colors around this summer. may use purple, and yellow bounanvilleas.

GREENHAND Mentor

GREENHAND

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(krisachar @ Feb. 21 2008,00:53)

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Dear Green  :)

lovely plants by the pool !

love,

Kris  :)

Hey Kris do many people have pools in your area, have you ever thought about adding a water feature in your garden. like a fountian or pond with fish.

Kris Grand Master

Kris

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(GREENHAND @ Feb. 21 2008,16:03)

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Hey Kris do many people have pools in your area, have you ever thought about adding a water feature in your garden. like a fountian or pond with fish.

Dear Green  :)

i love to have a pool in our house but space is a constrain and we are surrounded by huge buildings..so privicy is a concern too.but i can try fountain in the garden once i ground all my desired palms..it may take 3 to 5 years.only then i will be able to see clearly whaether the talipot palms & cidps have left any room for me to improvise...further !

thanks & love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Kris,

You can always buy the house next door...  :D

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

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Kris Grand Master

Kris

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(ariscott @ Feb. 22 2008,02:37)

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Kris,

You can always buy the house next door...  :D

Regards, Ari :)

Dear Ari  :)

i catch your point loud & clear... :laugh:

And now lets see our flowers this early summer'08.

love,

Kris  :)

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