This genus comprises approximately 60 species of trees, shrubs, and vines, primarily valued for their prominent, tufted flowers resembling bottle brushes, typically in red, but also available in orange, yellow, or white. Due to their sensitivity to frost, these plants thrive best in conservatories, although they can be found growing outdoors in regions like the Scilly Isles or West Cornwall, where frosty conditions are infrequent.

Metrosideros

Metrosideros 'Goldfinger' (v)

Metrosideros 'Lord Howe Island'

Metrosideros 'Moon Maiden'

Metrosideros 'Pink Lady'

Metrosideros 'Springfire'

Metrosideros carminea

Metrosideros carminea 'Carousel' (v)

Metrosideros carminea 'Ferris Wheel'

Metrosideros collina

Metrosideros cordata

Metrosideros diffusa

Metrosideros diffusa 'Kerm Radiant'

Metrosideros excelsa is a tall, upright evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters in its native New Zealand. It features dark green, leathery leaves that have a semi-glossy finish and are densely covered with white felt on the underside. During the summer months, it showcases bright red flowers that resemble brushes, made up of many clusters of stamens.

Metrosideros excelsa

Metrosideros excelsa 'Aurea'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Fire Mountain'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Flame Crest'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Gala' (v)

Metrosideros excelsa 'Gold Finger'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Maori Princess'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Midas'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Parnell'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Royal Flame'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Scarlet Pimpernel'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Sunglow'

Metrosideros excelsa 'Upper Hut' (v)

Metrosideros excelsa 'Variegata' (v)

Metrosideros excelsa 'Vibrance'

Metrosideros fulgens

Metrosideros gold-flowered

Metrosideros kermadecensis

Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Radiant' (v)

Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Red and Gold'

Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Sunninghill' (v)

Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Twisty' (v)

Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Variegata' (v)

Metrosideros perforata

Metrosideros polymorpha

Metrosideros polymorpha 'Tahiti'

Metrosideros red-flowered

Metrosideros robusta

Metrosideros robusta aureovariegata (v)

Metrosideros rugosus

Metrosideros stipularis

Metrosideros umbellata

Metrosideros umbellata 'Gold Nugget' is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 2 meters over time. Its young, silky branches are adorned with narrow oval leaves that emerge in a vibrant golden yellow, maintaining this hue for an extended period. During the summer months, established plants showcase brush-like flowers in a pinkish-red hue, featuring clusters of prominent stamens.

Metrosideros umbellata 'Gold Nugget'

Metrosideros umbellata Moonlight ('Lowmoo') is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub or small tree that gradually reaches a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are elongated and glossy, featuring a distinctive yellow variegation paired with a red margin along the sturdy leaf edges. During the summer months, established specimens showcase clusters of vivid red flowers, formed by numerous tufts of prominent stamens.