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    METROSIDEROS
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    METROSIDEROS

    Commonly known as Iron tree, Pohutakawa, Rata

    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.

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    • Good to know
      Grown for the small, trumpet-shaped flowers with conspicuous tufts of stamens.
    • Place of origin
      South Africa, Malaysia, Australasia, Pacific Islands.
    • Evergreen
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    Varieties
    METROSIDEROS carminea 'Ferris Wheel'
    Crimson rata vine
    Bright carmine-red
     
    3 Litre
    £25.00
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    Available again from SEPTEMBER 2025
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    METROSIDEROS excelsa
    New Zealand Christmas tree
    9syn. M. tomentosa).Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
     
    3 Litre
    £25.00
    METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Maori Princess'
    New Zealand Christmas tree
    Conical growth habit with dark green leaves and crimson flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'
    New Zealand Christmas tree
    Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £17.50
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    METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Twisty'
    Distinctive leaves which are brightly variegated cream-yellow in the centre and bright deep green outside. Young stems are a bright red and the leaves have a twist which shows off the variegation
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £17.50
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    METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Variegata'
    Compact growing plant with attractive white variegated foliage and scarlet flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £17.50
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    Available from July 2025
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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
    £17.50
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    METROSIDEROS x subtomentosa 'Mistral'
    Iron tree, New Zealand Christmas tree
    Deep red
     
    3 Litre
    £25.00
    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
    £17.50
    METROSIDEROS umbellata 'Gold Nugget'
    Southern rata
    Golden-yellow leaves with orange tinted tips
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    METROSIDEROS umbellata 'Moonlight'
    Southern rata
    Green leaves with yellow-splashed centres
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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