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Metrosideros carminea Red Carpet

Red Carpet Pohutukawa, Red Carpet Crimson Rata Vine

Metrosideros Red Carpet is a dwarf variety of the commonly known, Crimson Rata Vine, and is grown for its showy flowers and short stature. This coastal, NZ native shrub produces stunning displays of red flowers in spring which sit above the grey-green leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and 1 m wide. Metrosideros Red Carpet is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, container growing, adding to mixed plantings, or mass planting on a bank or the like for a wonderful display.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:50 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asRed Carpet Pohutukawa, Red Carpet Crimson Rata Vine

Metrosideros carminea Red Carpet Details

Metrosideros Red Carpet is a dwarf variety of the commonly known, Crimson Rata Vine, and is grown for its showy flowers and short stature. This coastal, NZ native shrub produces stunning displays of red flowers in spring which sit above the grey-green leaves. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and 1 m wide and grows best in full sun on a well-drained site. Metrosideros Red Carpet is tolerant of poor soils, dry periods, frost once established, and coastal climates. This Pohutukawa is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, container growing, adding to mixed plantings, or mass planting on a bank or the like for a wonderful display.

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