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Coprosma Middlemore

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Coprosma Middlemore, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a compact New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy emerald-green foliage. Growing up to 1.2 metres tall and 1 metre wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and light frost. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for hedging, containers, and adding year-round interest to gardens with its striking coloration.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Escallonia 'Snowbud' lush green foliage with masses of white flowers.

Escallonia 'Snowbud'

Escallonia 'Snowbud' is a hardy, evergreen shrub that brings year-round structure and charm to New Zealand gardens. It produces masses of small, white, bell-shaped flowers from late spring through summer, contrasting beautifully with its glossy green foliage. Growing to around 1.5 metres tall and wide, it’s ideal for hedging, borders, and coastal planting. Tolerant of wind, salt, and light frosts, 'Snowbud' is low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and a reliable performer in a range of garden conditions.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Escallonia 'Pink Pyramid' pink flowers with lush, green foliage.

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Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' green foliage.

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Escallonia 'Red Elf' red flowers and glossy, green foliage.

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A large Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' shrub in a garden with soft-pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

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Escallonia 'White Knight' white flowers above lush, green foliage.

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A dense Escallonia 'Red Dream' shrub with lush green foliage.

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Escallonia 'Red Dream' is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its fine, glossy foliage and delicate, red-pink flowers that bloom from late spring...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

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Westringia Low Horizon with lush grey foliage as a groundcover plant.

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Coprosma Middlemore

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