Species

Coprosma

Coprosma repens

Description

NZ native shrub with glossy foliage; extremely hardy and versatile for hedging and coastal planting.

Taxonomy

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Coprosma

Cultivars

47

Acerosa

aka Sand Dune Coprosma Unique, unusual shrub that forms a cushiony mound of slender, twisting, intertwining branchlets. The stems have a golden tone. Suitable for Coastal planting. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

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Beatson's Gold

Beatson's Gold is a coprosma repens cultivar. A compact rounded shrub with small foliage that are variegated green and yellow. Hardy evergreen that tolerates coastal conditions and frosts.

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Black Cloud

Native. A spreading coprosma with dark brown foliage which darkens in winter to near black. Hardy and easy to grow. Makes a great groundcover for those tough spots in the garden. Will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

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Black Velvet

aka Cocktail Coprosma Series Developed for their bold range of year round colour. Black Velvet features stunning almost black foliage with a contrasting strip of crimson around the margin. Like other Coprosma, cooler weather deepens the foliage colours. An easy care shrub - perfect for pots or in mass for effect.Evergreen Protect from heavy frost. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Dark.

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Brunnea

Native. A wiry prostrate shrub at home in dry coastal conditions. Twisting interlacing branches with chocolate brown foliage. Bright blue bead-like berries in autumn. Makes a thick dense mat. Good on dunes, banks and walls. Evergreen. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

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Cappuccino

aka Upright or Brown Coprosma NZ Native shrub. A stiffly erect growing tiny leafed Coprosma ideal for formal planting, hedging or containers. An amazing chocolate coffee colour contrasts well against other foliage. Grows well full sun. Can be kept trimmed. PVR

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Clearwater Gold

An interesting form of our native Coprosma with divaricating pale gold stems and fine foliage with bronzy gold tones. Excellent plant for difficult sites as it is very tough and hardy and will also tolerate frost. Would make a unique pot specimen. Prune regularly to maintain shape. Evergreen. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

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Dark Spire

Dark Spire is a coprosma repens cultivar. A compact growing, New Zealand native with dark, chocolate-brown and green foliage. It has an upright, conical growth habit that is suitable for planting out to form hedges and screens, may also be used for topiary work.

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Evening Glow

aka Mirror Plant Native. A fabulous foliage plant with clean shiny foliage that has golden tones in summer. As autumn approaches and the temperatures drop the foliage gradually changes to tones of deep orange and fiery red. Will grow just about anywhere but needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR1086. 'Evening Glow' will benefit from a hair cut every now and then. This is best done around about February on a warm dry day. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

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Fireburst

Fireburst is a coprosma repens cultivar. A showy shrub with glossy, variegated foliage of dark green, red and pink tones. Hardy coastal shrub which requires very little watering once established.

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Flat Freddy

Poor old Freddy not only is he flat he's not really all that handsome and can easily be walked upon. However he is very tough and hardy and will cover a lot of ground. Great little native to plant in difficult sites. Interesting fine brownish foliage on flat brown stems. Evergreen. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

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Golden Glow

aka Mirror Plant With year round interest, this great little shrub has golden summer tones with splashes of lime green and orange which intensify in the winter. Excellent for small hedges, group plantings or for adding colour contrast. Plant in sun or part shade with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

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Golden Star

Golden Star has been bred in New Zealand for our conditions and has been selected for its earth golden tones that will fit in any garden situation. Stays tidy and compact. As Autumn approaches the colours change to more Golden. Great to bring some colour other than green to any garden. 'Golden Star' will benefit from a hair cut every now and then. This is best done around about February on a warm dry day. Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

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Goldstream

Goldstream is a coprosma repens cultivar. A vigorous, evergreen groundcover with small, variegated foliage that are green and gold in colour. Plant in full sun or part shade where soils are moist but free-draining.

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Green & Gold

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Hawera

aka Sand Dune Coprosma NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

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Ignite

aka Mirror Bush Coprosma Repens Ignite. Brilliant red variegated foliage in the summer deepens to deep red and burgundy in the winter. A hardy small shrub which will look great in any garden situation. Evergreen. PVR Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

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Inferno

aka Mirror Plant Native. Set your garden on fire with this outstanding foliage shrub. The rich deep orange, red and pink hues of the summer foliage deepen to deep red for the winter. Very striking. Easy to grow in sun or part shade but best protected from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

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Karo Red

Native. A great little shrub with glossy dark red foliage that looks good all year round. Use for contrast planting in the shrubbery or as a hedge with a difference. Loves to be clipped. Will grow in sun or light shade, tolerates coastal conditions and light frost. Evergreen. PVR Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

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Kirkii

Native. This quick growing coprosma creates a mat of rich green foliage. It is easily grown in a sunny position and make an excellent groundcover for banks. Tolerates most soil types, including coastal and exposed sites. Evergreen. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

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