Glossy, fragrant, golden yellow and green variegated leaves all year round. Inconspicuous, small, greenish white flowers appear in spring. Prefers a warm site with some shelter but will grow well in most garden situations in full sun and deep rich soil. 2 x 1.5 metres.
Meryta sinclairii
Meryta sinclairii
A handsome New Zealand native that will enhance a sheltered spot in many gardens. It has large, 30-40cm leaves, glossy and bold. When young the bush has a single stem, branching with age to form a bushy broad-topped specimen.
Compact growing cutting grown selection exhibiting a fantastic floral display of fiery red flowers early in December. Slow growing in the garden but must be given adequate water until well established. Hardy. Excellent container specimen. 1 x 1.2m.
Metrosideros Frosty Morn
Metrosideros 'Frosty Morn'
A decorative and strong growing variegated excelsa variety, generally hardier in frosty areas. Has beautiful red flowers round about Christmas time. Height 5m unless pruned every third year. Withstands dry, windy and salt spray situations.
Metrosideros Harlequin
Metrosideros 'Harlequin'
An stunningly attractive variegated form of Southern rata.Slowly growing into a small tree it may take many years for before producing a brilliant fiery display of blood red blossom. A perfectly hardy plant in all areas. Great tub subject or container plant. 2.5 x 2 metre.
Metrosideros kermadecensis Variegata
Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Variegata'
An outstanding variegated Pohutukawa with bright crimson flowers over summer. The species hails from the Kermadec Islands. It's a great specimen tree for smaller sections, while in larger gardens it lends itself to mass planting. Once established it'll handle a wide range of conditions and is particularly coastal tolerant.
A creamy yellow variegation over ovate dark green wavy leaves and bright red new stem growth gives an overall tricolour appearence. Compact and bushy in habit ensures a good container subject.Deep crimson blooms in mid summer add to the visual effect. 4 x 3 metre.
Metrosideros Vibrance
Metrosideros excelsa 'Vibrance'
A smaller and showy form of our native Pohutukawa, valuable as a specimen tree for smaller city sections, while in larger and country gardens it lends itself to mass planting - it'd look great as a driveway avenue feature. Once established it'll handle a wide range of conditions and is particulary coastal tolerant.
A standout foliage shrub with intensely coloured leaves in hues of dark-red, bronze and black - an effect that makes Black Beauty one of the most effective texture, background and indoor-foliage-display shrubs that we've seen. Colour's intensified in winter, and is encouraged by regular clipping and picking for indoor work.
Rakino's our preferred garden choice providing both ornamental and fruiting benefits. It's a shapely, small, open, tree suitable for both inland and coastal situations. A prolific summer fruiter, its flavoursome fruit is ideal for preserving. Try mixing with other handsome evergreen fruiting plants such as Meyer lemon and Feijoa.
