On Thu, 19 May 2005 21:54:49 +0100, "Jo"
wrote:

I recently treated myself to a beautiful Bougainvillea from Columbia Road
Flower Market (London). I know the plant likes to be kept warm and will
need over-wintering indoors (I haven't got a greenhouse). I was just
wondering if anyone has had experience of growing this plant outdoors
without any problems. My plant is in a very sunny (west-facing) position
and should be ok there for the summer.

A friend has several in her conservatory but never puts them out.
My daughter lived in Barbados for a year. There are hedges of
bougainvillea there. There was one in her garden and each week the
garden boys came to cut the grass, and also trimmed the hedge, so we
never saw much flower! Such a shame!

Pam in Bristol