dwarf metrosideros
If you’re searching for a compact and vibrant addition to your New Zealand garden, Metrosideros ‘Tahiti’, commonly known as dwarf metrosideros or Dwarf Pohutukawa, is a true standout. This versatile shrub delivers year-round interest, being adorned with dark green foliage and explosive clusters of fiery red flowers, reminiscent of the beloved Pōhutukawa but perfectly suited for smaller spaces. Ideal for urban gardens, pots, or mixed borders, the dwarf metrosideros grows to a tidy 1m x 1m, making it a superb choice for coastal gardens, wind-sheltered courtyards, and anywhere you want big impact from a small plant.
Metrosideros 'Tahiti'
Metrosideros 'Tahiti', commonly known as Dwarf Pohutukawa, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant red flowers and silver-green foliage. Growing to around 1 metre tall and wide, it’s perfect for coastal gardens, pots, borders, and low hedges. Flowering from late spring through summer, it attracts birds and pollinators while providing year-round structure. Hardy and low-maintenance, ‘Tahiti’ thrives in full sun, tolerates wind and salt, and suits a wide range of New Zealand climates.
From $28.28
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
1.00 m - Spread:
1.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
