metrosideros shrub
If you’re searching for a striking, hardy plant to feature in your New Zealand garden, the metrosideros shrub stands out as an excellent choice. Renowned for its vibrant flowers, glossy green foliage, and resilience to coastal winds, metrosideros shrubs thrive in a range of local conditions. These natives, often referred to as “New Zealand Christmas bushes” or pohutukawa relatives, offer brilliant colour and interest year-round. Whether you’re creating a statement hedge, lining driveways, or planting for wildlife attraction, metrosideros shrubs add depth and beauty to any landscape.
Metrosideros 'Lighthouse'
Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' is a compact and hardy NZ native shrub renowned for its vibrant red flowers that burst into colour during summer. Its small, glossy green leaves and rounded growth habit make it an attractive feature year round. Highly tolerant of wind, salt, and coastal exposure, it is perfectly suited to NZ gardens. Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' is a versatile choice for borders, coastal landscapes, or as a standout container specimen.
From $457.29
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
