Metrosideros excelsa - 60-80 CM C10

Description
The Common pohutakawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is a very popular container plant. Its decorative flowers appear from June to August. The location should be as sunny as possible. A well-drained and humus-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Common pohutakawa reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Metrosideros tomentosa.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The leaves of the Common pohutakawa are silvery in colour.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Upright, funnel-shaped.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Flower
Metrosideros excelsa forms red flowers from June.

Use
Tub, conservatory, room, balcony/terrace