10 of Our Favourite Grevilleas for Sunshine Coast Gardens
Metrosideros little ewan
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Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage, naturally rounded habit and vibrant bright red flowers. A dwarf form of the New Zealand Christmas Bush, it is perfect for smaller gardens, low hedging, borders and feature planting. Hardy and low maintenance, 'Little Ewan' thrives in coastal conditions and provides year-round colour and structure.
Flowers
Produces masses of brilliant bright red, brush-like flowers during late spring and summer. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, adding colour and wildlife to the garden.
Foliage
Small, glossy green leaves form a dense, compact canopy, providing year-round interest and making it an excellent choice for formal or informal hedging.
Fruit
Produces small woody seed capsules following flowering, although these are generally not considered a feature.
Form & Size
A compact evergreen shrub with a naturally rounded growth habit.
Height: 0.75 -1 metre
Width: 0.75 -1 metre
Growing Conditions
- Prefers a position in full sun to part shade.
- Thrives in well-drained soil.
- Tolerates coastal conditions and salty air.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Suitable for humid climates.
- Tolerates light frost once established.
Uses
- Low hedging
- Feature shrub
- Coastal gardens
- Native-style gardens
- Formal gardens
- Pots and containers
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
- Low-maintenance landscapes
Maintenance
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' requires minimal watering. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a compact shape and encourage dense new growth. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser during spring if required.
Notes
Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting a compact, colourful shrub that performs well in coastal and subtropical gardens. Its tidy habit, brilliant flowers and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for Sunshine Coast landscapes.
Companion Plants
Looks fantastic planted with Lomandra, Dianella, Westringia, Callistemon, Grevillea, Agapanthus, Correa and other hardy shrubs.
Common Name: Little Ewan New Zealand Christmas Bush
Botanical Name: Metrosideros 'Little Ewan'
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: New Zealand hybrid cultivar
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
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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.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
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
Australia
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