METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Tahiti'
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METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Tahiti'
Commonly known as Pohutakawa
Dwarf habit, rounded leaves and clusters of orange red flowers
£18.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £16.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
A good tub subject. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects can be a problem under glass -
Place of origin
A selection from the Kermadec Islands of New Zealand -
Evergreen
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Red
Orange red -
Trumpet
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Patio / pot plants
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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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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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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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Full sun
Protect from drying winds -
Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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