Metrosiderose Collina Spring Fire

Name: Metrosiderose Collina Spring Fire
Brand: Tressas
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Metrosideros collina 'Spring Fire' ('ohi'a lehua) - Metrosideros collina is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. This upright, evergreen large shrub or small tree with orange-red flowers blooming winter through late spring into summer. Plant in a sunny to semi-shaded area but expect heavier flowering in full sun. Give average irrigation and avoid overly wet conditions. 'Springfire', as the name implies has its main flowering in springtime when flowers often can cover the bush completely with characteristic Metrosideros-shaped flowers which lack petals but have tufts of long exerted stamens.

PLANT SIZE : 30- 40 cm tall

Images are for reference purposes only. Each plant is unique, so there will be variations in color, shape, etc.

DIFFICULTY

Moderate maintenance

LIGHT

Full sun or partial sun.

CARE TIPS

Plant in rich well-drained soil. Water regullarly; do not over-water. For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil or organic pesticides. If you are planning to repot, it's best to wait at least 2 or 3 weeks after getting your new plant. Apply any organic fertilizer.
These flowers attract nectar-feeding birds, insects and butterflies. A very useful plant as a large container specimen or for a hedge plant or even trained up as a small tree. By trimming, this plant be maintained as a hedge but left alone is does become a small upright low branched tree. Although most cultivated Metrosideros are native to New Zealand, this plant was reportedly a selection of Metrosideros collina. Compact upright growth to 6 to 8 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide. Cutting grown.