{"title":"Coprosma (Mirror Bush)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoprosma, or mirror bush, is grown for foliage so glossy it looks lacquered. The modern cultivars come in mixes of green, gold, cream, pink, red and bronze, and the colour deepens as the weather cools. They are tough evergreen shrubs for sun, wind and salt, which makes them a mainstay of coastal gardens, low hedges and pots. Choose by leaf colour, and plant the named coloured forms only, not the plain green species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a coprosma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColour is the main choice. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-and-gold-coprosma-coprosma-green-and-gold\"\u003eGreen and Gold Coprosma\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-lime-mirror-bush-coprosma-lemon-lime\"\u003eLemon and Lime Mirror Bush\u003c\/a\u003e sit at the bright end, useful for lifting a dark corner or contrasting with deep green hedging. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/karo-red-coprosma-coprosma-karo-red\"\u003eKaro Red Coprosma\u003c\/a\u003e is for those who want dark, red toned foliage. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rainbow-surprise-coprosma-coprosma-rainbow-surprise\"\u003eRainbow Surprise Coprosma\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mirror-bush-evening-glow-coprosma-evening-glow\"\u003eMirror Bush Evening Glow\u003c\/a\u003e are multi coloured forms whose tones shift through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost coloured cultivars are compact shrubs of about 1 to 1.5 metres if left alone, and all can be held lower by clipping. Expect the colour on any coprosma to be at its richest in autumn and winter and to soften to greener tones in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere coprosma works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoprosma comes from New Zealand and suits cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens. It takes full sun, strong wind, salt spray and sandy soil, so it is one of the easy shrubs for a beach house or an exposed balcony. In the tropics it tends to be short lived. It tolerates light frost once established, but young plants are frost tender in cold inland districts and need cover for the first winter or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution applies. The plain green mirror bush, Coprosma repens, is an environmental weed along the southern coast, where birds spread its seed, so plant the named coloured forms only and keep any coprosma away from coastal bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the strongest colour, and in shade the leaves turn greener and growth opens up. For companions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003elow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or autumn, or after the last frost in cold areas. Any soil that drains will do, from sand to improved clay. For a low hedge or border, space plants 50 to 60 centimetres apart. As single shrubs in a mixed bed, allow about a metre. In a pot, use a quality potting mix and a container at least 30 centimetres wide, and expect to pot up after two or three years. Water in well and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly until the plant is growing strongly, then only in long dry spells. Coprosma is drought hardy once established, though potted plants need steady watering through summer. Feed lightly in spring with a slow release fertiliser. Too much nitrogen pushes soft green growth at the expense of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClip to shape two or three times through the warm months. Light, regular trimming keeps the plant dense and coloured to the ground, and it responds well to being shaped as a ball, a low hedge or a standard. Cut out any shoot that reverts to plain green, taking it back to where it started, because green shoots are stronger and will take over a variegated plant. Pests are few. Scale sometimes appears on plants in still, shaded spots and is treated with horticultural oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my coprosma lost its colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour fades in summer heat and in shade. It returns as nights cool in autumn, and it is strongest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs coprosma frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants take light frost. Protect young plants in cold inland districts until they have some size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan coprosma be grown as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It makes a dense low hedge up to about a metre with two or three trims a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs mirror bush a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plain green species is an environmental weed on the southern coast. Grow the named coloured forms and keep them away from coastal bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-and-gold-coprosma-coprosma-green-and-gold","title":"Green and Gold Coprosma - Coprosma 'Green and Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen and Gold Coprosma (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green and Gold') brings colour to a hedge without a single flower worth looking at. The leaves are thick, high gloss and splashed with gold over deep green, and they hold that colour every month of the year on a shrub about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide. On an exposed coastal block, very few variegated plants stay this clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage colour that never takes a season off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and green variegation carries the plant all year, so a hedge has something to look at in midwinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, and the thick waxy leaves shed spray and dust, so the foliage keeps its shine where most variegated shrubs scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills its 1.5m by 1.5m space in two to three seasons, one of the quicker ways to start a coloured hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, needing a trim or two a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge that closes at about 1.5m. Two trims a year keep the face flat, and because it shoots freely the hedge stays furnished from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it on the exposed side of a garden as a windbreak, with more sensitive plants behind. Salt, wind and sandy soil are all within its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot holds it closer to 1m, and trimmed at 600mm to 800mm it makes a bright low border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green and Gold Coprosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest gold variegation, and the more shade it gets the greener the markings become. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It handles light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and the tablelands should use a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the requirement, and sandy coastal soils suit it perfectly. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work coarse sand through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as it becomes drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the variegation bright, and it does not want heavy feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim two or three times through the growing season, because it reshoots readily. Remove any all green shoots promptly: reverted growth is more vigorous and will take the plant over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in tube stock, a young single stemmed plant rather than the rounded shrub in the photographs, which is the sensible way to buy a fast grower for a hedge. Ten tubes at 1m spacing gives roughly a 10m run for a fraction of the cost of advanced plants, and closes within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip prune from planting rather than waiting for height, since early pruning builds the density at the base that a hedge depends on. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eHow variegated foliage works and how to keep it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare the best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. The plants meet and form a solid face at about 1.5m tall within two to three seasons, with enough room to stay evenly watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some of my shoots plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is reversion, and it happens to most variegated plants at some point. Cut those shoots out at their base as soon as you notice them, because plain green growth is more vigorous and will gradually dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is comfortable in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, but a hard or repeated frost will burn the foliage badly. In cold districts grow it in a pot over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45714423775551,"sku":"COP-SPP-GREAND-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-and-Gold-Coprosma-Coprosma-Green-and-Gold.png?v=1794661932"},{"product_id":"rainbow-surprise-coprosma-coprosma-rainbow-surprise","title":"Rainbow Surprise Coprosma - Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainbow Surprise Coprosma (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rainbow Surprise') is the low hedge for a garden that takes salt and wind on the chin. It settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, with glossy cream and green leaves that flush pink and red as the weather cools, so the colour peaks in winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a low informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when you need it most.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation takes on pink and red tones through the cold months, the opposite of how most shrubs behave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so a seaside boundary does not burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge you can reach over.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m it screens a bed or low fence line without blocking a view or needing a ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e One shear a year keeps it dense, and the glossy foliage stays clean without spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for an informal hedge that fills in within two seasons. The same spacing with one annual trim holds a tidy line along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it earns its place, handling salt spray and constant wind better than almost any variegated shrub. A sound front garden choice on an exposed block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart across a bank for a block of light foliage colour, or use one in a 400mm pot where the winter tones sit at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rainbow Surprise Coprosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the strongest cream and deepest winter pinks; shade turns the plant loose and dull. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and tableland districts are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the one real requirement, including sand, which is part of why it thrives by the sea. On clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring keeps the variegation bright, though overfeeding pushes soft green growth instead of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly from planting to build density. One shear in early spring, taking no more than a third, keeps the shape tight. Remove plain green shoots at the base, since reverted growth is stronger and crowds out the variegated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one format, a pack of ten 140mm plants. That is enough for roughly a 6m run at 60cm spacing, so it suits a hedge, border or mass planting rather than a single feature. The plants are young but well branched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first month while roots establish, then steady growth, with the hedge continuous by the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003ePlant choices that cope with salt and coastal wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee other variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That closes into a continuous low hedge within two seasons and still leaves room to fill out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It comes through the occasional cold snap in a sheltered spot, but repeated hard frost damages the foliage, so cold inland gardens want something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant losing its cream variegation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither too little sun or too much fertiliser. Move it into full sun if you can, ease off the feeding, and cut out fully green branches at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 1.2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual shear in early spring plus a light tidy after the summer flush holds it at 80cm to 1m without thinning the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":45714471780671,"sku":"COP-SPP-RAISUR-140MM-P10","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rainbow-Surprise-Coprosma-Coprosma-Rainbow-Surprise.jpg?v=1741858680"},{"product_id":"karo-red-coprosma-coprosma-karo-red","title":"Karo Red Coprosma - Coprosma 'Karo Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaro Red Coprosma (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Karo Red') is grown for its foliage, not its flowers, which is why it is useful. It holds at about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, with small glossy leaves that turn deep red and bronze over green as the weather cools. In a coastal garden where salt and wind kill most colour, it keeps working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without waiting for a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves carry the display all year, and the red deepens through the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so an exposed seaside bed or a front boundary does not scorch it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first two summers it gets by on very little water, which suits Mediterranean and dry temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, controllable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 1.2m by 1m fits a low hedge, a border or a pot without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. It closes into a solid low hedge in about two seasons and clips to a crisp face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it on the exposed side of a bed, in front of taller screening, where softer shrubs go ragged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing across a slope gives a sheet of red and green that needs no watering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm across is plenty, and the small leaves resist tearing on a windy balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Karo Red Coprosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and this matters more than anything else: the red is a sun response, and a plant in part shade stays mostly green. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and tableland districts will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and not fussy beyond that. Sandy coastal soils suit it. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and open the bed with compost and coarse grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A single dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding costs you colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in early spring and again in late summer to keep it dense. It shoots readily from the stems, so a leggy plant can be cut back hard and will refurnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaro Red is grown here as tube stock: young single plants, well under knee height, with a compact root ball that travels well and suits a hedge run or a mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect them to look green at first. Full leaf colour develops once the plant has settled in open sun, usually through the second season, and it takes two to three years to reach the mature 1.2m frame. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant coastal plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eguide for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e covers exposure, salt and soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eplants grown for foliage colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003elow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60cm apart in a single row, which closes into a continuous face within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine gone green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough direct sun. The red pigment forms in response to strong light, so a plant in shade or under a canopy reverts to green. Move it into full sun and the colour returns with the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. A touch of cold often improves the colour, but repeated heavy frosts in inland or tableland gardens will burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarely. Coprosma flowers are tiny and easy to miss. Everything it offers is in the leaf, which is why it looks the same in July as in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640519491903,"sku":"COP-SPP-KARRED-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100452962623,"sku":"COP-SPP-KARRED-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100452929855,"sku":"COP-SPP-KARRED-180MM-P6","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100452897087,"sku":"COP-SPP-KARRED-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Karo-Red-Coprosma-Coprosma-Karo-Red.png?v=1794662421"},{"product_id":"mirror-bush-evening-glow-coprosma-evening-glow","title":"Mirror Bush Evening Glow - Coprosma 'Evening Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirror Bush 'Evening Glow' (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Evening Glow') is grown for foliage rather than flowers, carrying small glossy leaves in gold, orange and red that catch the light like polished metal. It makes a rounded shrub about 1m tall and 1m wide, fast enough to fill a bed in a season or two. Salt and wind do not trouble it, which is why it turns up in so many coastal front gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, orange and red foliage holds all year, so the bed never goes through a dull patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds its shape on an exposed beachside boundary where softer shrubs burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat at a useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural 1m by 1m dome sits below a window line, needing only a light trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow input.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, no spraying and no feeding schedule to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 0.6m apart for a continuous low hedge. At that spacing the plants knit together within two seasons while each still gets the sun it needs to hold its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 0.6m spacing across a bed. A drift of the warm foliage reads strongly against grey timber, render or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a single plant on a balcony or beside a doorway, and the compact habit makes it an easy bed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mirror Bush 'Evening Glow' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and this is not negotiable if you want the colour. In shade the foliage reverts towards plain green and the plant opens up. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so most of coastal Australia is in range. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens need a hardier shrub or a sheltered warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any type, including sand. On clay, plant on a raised mound and work coarse material through the bed. Mulch 50mm deep and keep it off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser once in early spring keeps the colour strong, and heavy feeding does more harm than good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density, then trim two or three times a year to hold the shape. New growth carries the brightest colour, so regular light clipping improves the display rather than costing you it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tubes and a 140mm pack of ten. Both are young plants, the sensible way to buy a hedge, and this is a fast grower so they catch up quickly. Expect a full low hedge in about two growing seasons from tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants often arrive greener than expected. The warm gold and red tones develop as the plant matures in full sun and deepen in cooler weather. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse salt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare hedging plants by height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee more plants with variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eFind plants suited to pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.6m apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the hedge sooner and reduces the airflow and light each plant needs to colour properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant gone green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little sun. The warm tones need direct light, so a plant in shade or under a tree canopy drifts back towards plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Repeated hard frosts burn the foliage and set the plant back badly, so gardeners in cold inland districts should choose something tougher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737814225215,"sku":"COP-SPP-EVEGLO-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737814257983,"sku":"COP-SPP-EVEGLO-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mirror-bush-evening-glow-coprosma-evening-glow-bb0360.jpg?v=1785941117"},{"product_id":"lemon-lime-mirror-bush-coprosma-lemon-lime","title":"Lemon \u0026 Lime Mirror Bush - Coprosma 'Lemon \u0026 Lime'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon \u0026amp; Lime Mirror Bush (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon \u0026amp; Lime') is a compact evergreen shrub that reaches about 1.2m tall and wide. The small, very glossy leaves blend green and gold, take on splashes of red in winter, and are neat enough for tidy clipping. It is a sterile cultivar, so it does not set seed and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green and gold leaves look bright all year, and cold weather adds splashes of red in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-bright foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small rounded leaves are so glossy that the common name of mirror bush is well earned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny leaves and a tight habit suit low hedges and topiary, but it also looks good left to grow with a yearly tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo self-seeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sterile cultivar that does not spread by seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in clay or sandy soil, is happy at the coast, and low in water needs once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The shrubs meet into a colourful hedge about 1.2m high and wide, which clips into formal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves hold a clipped ball, cube or cloud well, and the colour reads clearly even when it is cut tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in a pot beside a door or among green foliage, where its yellow tones brighten the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon \u0026amp; Lime Mirror Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to part shade. It is happy at the coast, and mature plants can survive a light frost, though young plants and cold exposed sites need protection. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil. It copes with both clay and sandy soils, so long as water does not sit around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young plants regularly until established. Older plants have low water needs and are drought tolerant. Fertilise with a slow release fertiliser in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to maintain shape and compact growth, as often as you want a formal hedge. If you prefer a relaxed look, leave it alone and give it one annual tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lemon \u0026amp; Lime Mirror Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is the economical way to plant a hedge, while the potted packs start with a fuller plant. Expect small, glossy plants on arrival that settle quickly in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eThe best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eCreating a hedge and keeping it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it seed around the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a sterile cultivar that does not self-seed, so it will not spread into the garden or bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves turn red in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool weather brings reddish tones to the green and gold foliage. It is normal, and it fades again as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it into shapes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The small leaves suit tidy clipping, topiary and low hedges. Prune to maintain shape and compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787200790847,"sku":"COP-HYB-LEMONL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787200856383,"sku":"COP-HYB-LEMONL-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lemon-lime-mirror-bush-coprosma-lemon-lime.jpg?v=1792151815"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Green-and-Gold-Coprosma-Coprosma-Green-and-Gold.jpg?v=1794696337","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/coprosma.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}