Metrosideros Red Glow

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Metrosideros Red Glow, commonly known as the Scarlet Rata Vine, is a NZ native shrub (or climber) is renowned for its beautifully formed heads of scarlet red flowers. The flowers are borne at the tips of the branches from summer through into winter. The foliage comprises light green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers. This plant can be grown as either a shrub or a climber when it has a structure to cling to and in this instance may grow to 15 m. It is commonly grown as a shrub to about 2 m tall and the same wide. Metrosideros Red Glow is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around the barbecue or patio areas, or used as a larger groundcover, particularly where it can cascade over rocks or walls.

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

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Arches, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Metrosideros Red Glow care

Metrosideros Red Glow 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.