Bougainvillea 'Klong Fire' blue The Red Emperor maple makes

The Red Emperor maple makes a wonderful small shade tree in the garden

but indirect light and partial shade

Fertilise regularly with feed suitable for epiphytic plants

It can be grown fairly easily in NZ much like Ginger though it frost sensitive and may die back over winter

The Begonia Mountain is a plant that instantly draws attention with its beautifully unique patterning

Bougainvillea 'Klong Fire' blue The Red Emperor maple makesEvery Bougainvillea lover has the magnificent 'Klong Fire' on their wish list. Also known as 'Carmencita' and 'Mahara Red' or 'Princess Mahara'. Whatever the name, it has huge piles of soft, distinctively pointy shaped blooms that are a wonderful dark pinky red purple colour. They do well in containers and the blooms last very well. A must have for the 'boutique Bougainvillea' collector.