Metrosideros Red Baby

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Red Baby Pohutukawa

Metrosideros Red Baby is a variety of the commonly known, Pohutukawa, and is grown for its showy flowers and short stature. This NZ native shrub produces stunning displays of red flowers in spring which are complemented with lush, green-bronze leaves as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Metrosideros Red Baby is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, adding to a mixed planting, planting around outdoor living areas, or mass planting for a wonderful display.

Metrosideros Red Baby is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Metrosideros available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Red Baby Pohutukawa

How to grow a Metrosideros Red Baby hedge

Metrosideros Red Baby hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge. Start trimming the sides of hedge early so the hedge becomes denser and easier to control.

Metrosideros Red Baby care

Metrosideros Red Baby is generally very easy to care for, thriving in New Zealand’s coastal and temperate climates. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil, though it can tolerate poor soils, clay, and even rocky ground. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant and also highly resistant to salt spray and strong winds, making it ideal for coastal planting. Regular watering is needed during its first couple of summers to help it establish, but after that, natural rainfall is usually enough. Pōhutukawa benefits from an occasional light trim if shaping is needed, preferably after flowering, though mature trees often need little to no pruning. It’s a good idea to mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid piling mulch against the trunk. Feeding is rarely necessary, but a general-purpose fertiliser in spring can encourage lush growth, especially for younger or potted plants.

Metrosideros Red Baby for sale

The Plant Company has the best Metrosideros Red Baby trees for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your tree and plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!