Metrosideros carminea
Crimson rata.
This gorgeous vine will climb up any rough surface such as walls or ponga logs. A mass of brilliant crimson flowers appear when mature. It is a moderately tender plant that will grow in sun or semi-shade but is frost tender.
Metrosideros carminea is endemic to the North Island, south to Taranaki & Mahia peninsular. It is found from coastal to lowland forest mainly on forest margins, cliff faces and rocky outcrops.
Climber or shrub.
Prefers full sun to part shade.
1.5L
Crimson rata.
This gorgeous vine will climb up any rough surface such as walls or ponga logs. A mass of brilliant crimson flowers appear when mature. It is a moderately tender plant that will grow in sun or semi-shade but is frost tender.
Metrosideros carminea is endemic to the North Island, south to Taranaki & Mahia peninsular. It is found from coastal to lowland forest mainly on forest margins, cliff faces and rocky outcrops.
Climber or shrub.
Prefers full sun to part shade.
1.5L
Crimson rata.
This gorgeous vine will climb up any rough surface such as walls or ponga logs. A mass of brilliant crimson flowers appear when mature. It is a moderately tender plant that will grow in sun or semi-shade but is frost tender.
Metrosideros carminea is endemic to the North Island, south to Taranaki & Mahia peninsular. It is found from coastal to lowland forest mainly on forest margins, cliff faces and rocky outcrops.
Climber or shrub.
Prefers full sun to part shade.
1.5L
