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    METROSIDEROS

    Commonly known as Pohutakawa

    These plants produce exquisite bottle-brush like flowers but they are frost tender and suitable for outdoor growing only in the Scilly Isles or West Cornwall. They do however make excellent conservatory plants but be prepared for aerial roots

    Genus of 50 species of dwarf to tall. upright, evergreen shrubs, trees and climbers found in rainforests, dry river valleys and subalpine areas.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Evergreen
      Broadly ovate to oblong-elliptic leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long with recurved margins. Densely white-felted beneath.
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Bushy, rounded to spreading habit. Produces dense, terminal cymes of flowers 2cm (¾in) long.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Protect from drying winds
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Tahiti'
    Dwarf habit, rounded leaves and clusters of orange red flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £18.50
    Available from July 2026
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    METROSIDEROS robusta
    Northern rata
    The hardiest of all the metrosideros which grew at Caerhays for many years. Coppery-scarlet flowers. Much more tender when young as those who have pinched seedlings from Tresco discover to their cost
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £18.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    METROSIDEROS umbellata
    Southern rata
    One of the hardiest species which will thrive outside in Cornwall. Coppery young leaves and bright crimson flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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    £8.50
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