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Plant propagation
It is preferable to propagate plants by seeds rather than cuttings or by division. This ensures maximum genetic diversity is maintained.

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Metrosideros carminea Juvenile
Height: 5m;  Spread: 3m
Carmine Rata (Vine)
A juvenile foliage form which climbs out of the shade to form mature adult foliage and bear small pohutukawa-like flowers in the sun (spring).
» For a landscaping perspective on Metrosideros carminea Juvenile, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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A five-year old rata now flowering in our Lower Hutt garden
A five-year old rata now flowering in our Lower Hutt garden
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