Metrosideros Tahiti

Common Name: Metrosideros 'Tahiti'

Description:
Metrosideros 'Tahiti' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its striking red-orange pompom-like flowers and silvery-green foliage. A dwarf variety of the New Zealand Christmas Bush, it is highly valued for its long flowering season, producing blooms from autumn through spring. This hardy plant thrives in Melbourne’s coastal and dry conditions, tolerating wind, salt spray, and mild frosts. It prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil and is well-suited for use in garden beds, low hedging, or pots. Its nectar-rich flowers attract birds and bees, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, Metrosideros 'Tahiti' is a versatile and stunning addition to any landscape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1-1.5 m
• Width: 1-1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Red-Orange

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Salt Tolerant
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Coastal and dry-tolerant plants such as Westringia, Correa, and Leucophyta
• Other flowering shrubs like Grevillea and Callistemon