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Metrosideros carminea
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.
Genus
Metrosideros
Species
carminea
Cultivar
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 / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Indigenous / Magnificent / 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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