<
>
METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Twisty'
Commonly known as Pohutakawa
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
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £16.00 each
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Exotic plants
-
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects may be a problem under glass -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Evergreen
-
Half hardy (down to 0)
-
Tall Shrub
-
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)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
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
-
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Protect from drying winds
Metrosideros - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations