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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Metrosideros carminea Juvenile
Height: 5m;  Spread: 3m
Carmine Rata (Vine)
A juvenile foliage form which climbs out of the shade to form mature adult foliage and bear small pohutukawa-like flowers in the sun (spring).
» For a landscaping perspective on Metrosideros carminea Juvenile, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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A five-year old rata now flowering in our Lower Hutt garden
A five-year old rata now flowering in our Lower Hutt garden
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