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Metrosideros carminea 'Carousel'
A shrub form of the climbing crimson rata. It forms a low growing spreading shrub with small shiny green leaves with yellow margins on long lax branchlets. Masses of bright carmine flowers appear in spring. Eyecatching! It needs a site sheltered from frost, in sun or semi-shade. Will not thrive in dry soils. Will cascade over rocks or walls.It was selected by Jim Rumble of Duncan and Davies Nurseries. If planted close to a wall or fence it may revert to is climbing form and attach to the wall and climb that way.
Genus
Metrosideros
Species
carminea
Cultivar
'Carousel'
Common name
Crimson rata
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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