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Large Coprosma virescens shrub with brown stems and green leaves.

Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki)

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Coprosma virescens, also known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub characterised by its dense, divaricating form, featuring tangled, coppery-orange branches and tiny, green leaves. Growing up to 2 metres tall and 1.5 metres wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought, wind, frost, and coastal conditions. This low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedging, alpine gardens, and ecological restoration projects.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, Woodland
Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.

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Ajuga 'Catlins Giant', commonly known as the Bugleweed plant, forms a mat of glossy, burgundy leaves as it grows to 25 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Stems carrying showy clusters of deep blue flowers rise above the foliage in spring. Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' is commonly used as a ground cover, planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs, used in shaded areas, added to cottage gardens, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki)

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