About

Coprosma repens 'Pina Colada' is a compact evergreen shrub featuring dense, glossy foliage. Its leaves display a vibrant range of golden-yellow to lime-green hues, characterized by wavy margins that take on a more pronounced orange-red tint during cooler temperatures.

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

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

1-1.5 metres

Spread

1-1.5 metres

Time to full height

5-10 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. 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