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Metrosideros perforata
This liane when grown from seed will cling to a support to reach higher light levels. Once there it develops its adult foliage and flowers. When propagated as an adult plant it forms a low growing spreading shrub with small shiny green leaves on stiff branchlets. Masses of white flowers appear in spring. It needs a site sheltered from frost, in sun or semi-shade. Will not thrive in dry soils. Will cascade over rocks or walls. Coastal to lowland forest and margins.
Genus
Metrosideros
Species
perforata
Cultivar
Common name
Small white Rata
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 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
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Cool roots / sunny top / Grows in sun or shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
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.
Where to buy our plants
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