Fabulously Festive
by petal & pins
Bougainvilleas are among the most colourful of flowering plants. Named after French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville they originate from the tropics and subtropics of South America.
You occasionally see one growing in a sunny spot in Tasmania but in Queensland they put on a spectacular display that is fabulously festive.
This tangle of several colours I photographed while on Magnetic Island, and I picked some to play with for my Garden Fairy’s Wardrobe.
Now my garden fairy is ready for a Summer Fiesta!
© Sandra Alcorn 2014
Petal & Pins 
Reblogged this on lisathiesfield and commented:
My absolute favorite!
Beautiful!
Thank You!
I love bougainvillea! It really is festive! I live too far north for it, but I love seeing it when traveling to the tropics. Your creation is so lovely, I wish I could wear it!