{"product_id":"metrosideros-collina-springfire","title":"Metrosideros collina ‘Springfire’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetrosideros collina ‘Springfire’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact evergreen selection of \u003cem\u003eMetrosideros collina\u003c\/em\u003e that gives year-round structure along with a vivid flush of orange-red flowers from late winter. It is grown for that early colour and for a rounded, manageable shape that needs little trimming to stay tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Springfire\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flowering display\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense clusters of orange-red stamens open from late winter into spring, ahead of most pohutukawa, and lighter flushes often follow later in the year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft grey-green leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leathery grey-green leaves give a muted, year-round backdrop that sits well beside timber decking and natural stone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, refined habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stays within 2 to 3 metres, delivering strong form without overwhelming a site.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds up to sea air\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salt spray and a steady onshore breeze leave its foliage clean and full in beachside gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow intervention once established\u003c\/strong\u003e: Self-sufficient in frost-free coastal and subtropical gardens; shelter young plants from frost.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry or patio feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: A matched pair either side of a front step or patio opening gives two rounded shapes that flower together each spring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfront gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keeps a tidy, flowering shape on canal-front and lakeside blocks where a full-sized pohutukawa would be too big.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen screening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted in row formation to form a structured, flowering privacy screen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyard planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: At 2 to 3m it fits a courtyard bed, a large planter or a paved pool surround, and drops little leaf into the water.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 to 1.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or early autumn in frost-free districts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, loam or clay that drains after rain; a low, boggy spot does not suit it; dry-hardy once settled\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once or twice a week through its first year, then switch to an occasional deep soak in dry weather. Mulch keeps the root zone cool and the weeds down. Check soft new growth for myrtle rust, which shows as bright yellow powdery spots, and treat it early.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Islands (Polynesia)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-red\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":60207463694622,"sku":"ND-1863-45L","price":825.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/metrosideros-collina-springfire.jpg?v=1791514141","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/metrosideros-collina-springfire","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}