View of what is left of Ottavia (Romeo's mum) bougainvillea after the windstorm

Looks like the pots all stayed in place ?

Yes TT that's what was so incredible - perhaps because, unlike the highly exposed bougainvillea, the pots down below were protected by that low wall from the forceful effects of the whirling howling wind. All I can say TT is that Ottavia is heartbroken ....

Please send Ottavia all our best wishes from England.
She was so proud of that beautiful shrub.
As soon as new shoots appear, please tell Ottavia we would like to see a photo on GoY of the start of the regrowth. We can all watch it bounce back to life. :o)

I love all the stonework...Plaease tell Ottavia, we all understand. It's hard to watch our robust plants succomb to the elements but it will be stronger and better with regrowth...

Thank you all very very much for your kind words and I shall personally pass on all your best wishes to Ottavia

I shall certainly takes photos of it rebouncing back to vigour and splendour.

Poor Ottavia - we all understand how she feels!

aww no Terry , poor Ottavia