1958 Press Photo Bougainvillea trained on trellis at home of Mrs. Emile Romero

Bougainvillea trained on trellis at the home of Mrs. Emile Romero in Metairie, Louisiana. Bougainvillea, like other tropicals, is making its return in New Orleans gardens. This is not surprising since recent winters have been more moderate than they were back in 1962. A climbing shrub, bougainvillea needs to be planted next to a trellis, or some other type of support. It flowers here in late spring with the most commonly grown being the lavender or purple blooming variety. But it also comes in red, crimson, orange, very light pink and rarely in white. The flowers themselves are inconspicuous; the showy parts are the large bracts which surround the flowers. The leaves are soft green, oval and small, and usually present at flowering time. Since bougainvillea is tender to cold, it is best planted in spring after danger of frost is passed.

Photo is dated 1958.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.