About
This evergreen shrub reaches a height of 1.5 meters and has a compact form. It is valued for its narrow, rounded leaves that feature a glossy deep purple-red hue. However, it is sensitive to frost.
About the genus
Coprosma comprises evergreen shrubs characterized by their tough, simple leaves. The flowers are dioecious and not particularly noticeable. When both male and female plants are cultivated in proximity, the female specimens produce vibrant berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow outdoors in neutral to slightly acidic moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Minimum temperature of 2°C. Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit in bright filtered light with good ventilation.
- Pruning
- Pruning group 8
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free