Bouganvillas bloom and grow so much, at times they’re a hazard. I can see why it’s hard to trim these gorgeous things. I had to duck to pass on this sidewalk. This bunch has been around awhile. It can be tricky getting this flower to establish. They need just enough sunshine, sun, and shade mix. Then, once bigger, the flowering bush seems to thrive on sunshine. More blooms pop up now, during the beginning of our rainy season. Then, they’ll burst another wonderful crop of colors come December. Though, they will flower most of they year, just a little slower. After trimming a few bushes over the years, I’ve gotten a few good scrapes from the thorns along the leaves. But it’s worth it. These colors never fail to impress.