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METROSIDEROS

Commonly known as Southern 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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Metrosideros - Growing Guide

Evergreen
Leaves have thin, orange-red edges
Red
Height
2-3m (6½-10ft)
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

When established
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
Full sun
Very sheltered

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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	Under glass - scale insects
	Place of origin	New Zealand

Garden Location/Conditions

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

Use loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light with shade from hot sun

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf Colour (if not green)

Gold

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.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest

	Autumn
	Spring
	Summer
	Winter

Soil Conditions

	Fertile moist well-drained soil	Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
	Neutral to acid soil

Metrosideros - Growing Guide

Growing Metrosideros

2-3m (6½-10ft)
	2-3m (6½-10ft)

Buy Varieties of METROSIDEROS

METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'

New Zealand Christmas tree

bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves

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METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Tahiti'

Pohutakawa

dwarf habit, rounded leaves and clusters of orange red flowers

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METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Twisty'

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

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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

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MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each

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