METROSIDEROS collina 'Velvet Sky'
METROSIDEROS collina 'Velvet Sky'
Commonly known as Iron tree
Blue stems and blue-green leaves, silver on reverse. Red flowers.
£25.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Blue grey leaves with inky blue stems -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale, red spider mite grown under glass -
Evergreen
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Red
Coral red -
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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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Blue
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Ovate
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Height and Spread
2metres -
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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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