Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Metrosideros little ewan
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Description
Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its attractive foliage and striking flowers. This low-growing form of Metrosideros excels as a dense groundcover or low hedge, making it perfect for coastal gardens and exposed sites. The plant features small, rounded, grey-green leaves with a slightly silver appearance, providing year-round interest. Its tidy, mounding habit makes it well-suited for modern landscapes and smaller garden spaces.
Flowers
Clusters of bright red, brush-like flowers appear mainly in spring and summer, with spot flowering possible at other times. The vibrant flowers are rich in nectar and attract birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden.
Foliage
Small, rounded, leathery leaves are grey-green with a silvery underside, creating a soft and appealing texture. The foliage is dense, forming a neat and compact shrub that responds well to clipping.
Fruit
Small, inconspicuous seed capsules may follow the flowers but are not a notable feature.
Form and Size
Naturally compact and dense, forming a low, mounding shrub. Grows approximately 60cm high x 1m wide, making it ideal for borders, edging, and container planting.
Growing Conditions
Prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained soils. Highly tolerant of coastal conditions, including salt spray and strong winds. Drought hardy once established, but appreciates occasional watering during extended dry periods. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils.
Uses
Excellent as a low hedge, groundcover, or feature plant in coastal and low-maintenance gardens. Great for containers, retaining walls, and rockeries. Also ideal for native gardens and bird-friendly landscapes due to its nectar-rich flowers.
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage bushy growth. Fertilise with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring if needed.
Notes
A great choice for windy, coastal sites where other plants may struggle. Its compact form makes it easy to manage in small gardens or formal settings.
Companion Plants
Pairs well with other coastal and native plants such as Westringia 'Mundi', Leptospermum 'Fore Shore', Banksia 'Birthday Candles', and Lomandra 'Tanika' for textural contrast and year-round interest.
Common Name: Little Ewan
Botanical Name: Metrosideros collina 'Little Ewan'
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Cultivar – believed to be selected for compact form, suitable for Australian coastal conditions.
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
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How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
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0459150799
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