Metrosideros perforata
White Rata

Metrosideros perforata is a root climber or compact shrub. It will climb tree trunks or cliffs and where there is no support they will form a compact shrub.
It has small compact leaves and masses of white flowers in mid-Summer.
Flowers are very attractive to bumble bees.
These plants are seed grown so the plants tend form a climber if there is something for it to cling to, whereas cutting grown plants from adult material it tends to form a shrub.
Grows 1 m high x 1m wide, will tolerate either full sun or semi-shade but requires dry soil. It can be slightly frost tender.
1LTR $7.95
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