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Metrosideros
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Posted by australia French riviera (My Page) on Sun, Jan 13, 08 at 14:02
I suppose that you are more often on the beaches than in front of your computer,but if a courageous,(and the kiwis gardeners are...but not when it's too warm! )
My only questions,i am afraid two would be to much,by that weather,is:
Between all the "Metrosideros,and cv,which is the most spectacular?
Thank you
phil |
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RE: Metrosideros
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| As with many things in gardening - it depends... where you're trying to grow it. What sort of environmental stresses there are to contend with eg possums and hungry caterpillars. What the weather has been like. Whether frost is involved. Whether you want a big burst or a sustained show. I like pohutukawa. In a good year it can start in November in my area and go on for the next three or more months. I'm deeply fond of rata in the bush. Love to see it as a red glow among the heads of kamahi, for example. I like the tender ones in pots but I'm not than keen on quitting the fireside to put on overcoats in winter. They get tetched by frost in my area. A few kms down the road and they're hardy outdoors. More info please, Phil. |
RE: Metrosideros
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Vetivert(nice fragrance!)thank you for your answer!
I am living in z 9,some frost,minus 5°c,soil is neutral,windy areas,not any possums,some caterpillar,good wine,not expensive....i am jocking.
I would like a free flowering specie,not too high.
In fact,here,i can find the "Robusta",the "Kermadecensis"and Excelsa,and even a cv of The Excelsa call "Maori....
What do you advise me
Merci
phil |
RE: Metrosideros
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| If I was planting into a pot I'd go for M. villosus 'Tahiti' - although it's not native. It does really well and grows to about a metre. Nice flowers and flowers for a long time. Also have a look on www.mailorderplants.co.nz. You'll need to scroll down (I couldn't find any 'goto' button but I'm a computer cretin) to the M section. There are some nice varieties listed. When planting - allow for the fact that these can be 'hungry' plants and aren't used to having much competition for available food/water. |
RE: Metrosideros
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Vetivert,thanks a lot for spending time to answer me,and for your advices !
I will have a look at your recommended link
A bientot
phil |
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