Bougainvillae

Bougainvillaes are originally from Brazil and are among the most beautiful bushes there is. They grow fast and can become quite invasive rapidly but they are breathtaking when in full bloom. They are at their best in a corner of your yard where you want a jungle of colors or against the walls of your house or to hide a fence. Mixing colors is a good idea.
Trimming them reduces the production of flowers because they flower at the tips but if you cut woody stems, you will generate a lot of new shoots and in so doing, trimming promote fullness and growth.
Excessive water will apparently inhibit the production of flowers. It is a good idea to feed them monthly a specialized fertilizer that promotes blooms.
The golden variety does not bloom as long as the fuchsia type which in turn lasts a little less then the purple type. The golden type also fades rapidly while you can keep your fuchsias for a month straight.
Iguanas are a problem if they have easy access to the plant. they will constantly eat the tender shoots and your tree will not grow at all during the Summer when it is supposed to explode.