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METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'
Commonly known as New Zealand Christmas tree
Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £16.00 each
Plant Details
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Shrubby under protection in UK. Might require restrictive pruning under glass. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects under glass. -
Place of origin
A selection from a cultivated variety from Parnell Rose Garden, Auckland, New Zealand -
Evergreenleaves, 5-10cm (2-4in) long, semi-glossy, white-felted beneath.
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Red
Orange red -
Trumpet
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
2m (6½ft) plus -
Spread
2m (6½ft) plus
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFreely branching shrub. Produces broad, compact, many-flowered, terminal cymes of flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Broadly conicalSpreading with age
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size2m (6½ft) plus
2m (6½ft) plus
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Metrosideros - Growing Guide
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