Overview

Coprosma hirtella is a bushy shrubs in the genus Coprosma, part of the Rubiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Coprosma hirtella grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, wall side borders and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Coprosma hirtella is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Coprosma, known for its tough, simple leaves. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect such as south, west, or east-facing positions. This cultivar grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, patios, containers, wall side borders, and conservatories. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings, and the plant is of interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Coprosma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Borneo, Java, New Guinea, islands of the Pacific Ocean to Australia and the Juan Fernández Islands.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Coprosma

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Coprosma hirtella size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wall side borders, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Coprosma hirtella

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions