Coprosma repens Evening Glow

Coprosma repens Evening Glow

Botanical Name: Coprosma repens Evening Glow Common Names: Mirror Bush, Shiny Leaf, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Irregular Shape

Description: Evening Glow is a non-invasive Coprosma with eye catching colourful foliage that changes with the seasons from golden, to rich orange then pink-red in the cooler months. This evergreen shrub tolerates coastal conditions, can be trimmed into a hedge, used in containers and general landscaping. Grows approx 1.5 high x 1.2 wide.

Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Rubiaceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Origin: PacificIslands Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Orange, Pink, Red, Variegated Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: N/A Grows best in a sunny to semi-shaded position in well drained soil. Will benefit Fruit: Insignificant from a yearly application of slow release fertiliser. Prune to shape and encourage new dense growth. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: High Wind: High

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