{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lemon-lime-mirror-bush-coprosma-lemon-lime","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}