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Metrosideros carminea
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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 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.
Metrosideros
Species
carminea
Cultivar
Crimson rata
Myrtaceae
New Zealand
DETAILS
1 m
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Avoid dry soils / Prefers even soil moisture
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants