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coprosma evening glow nz

Coprosma Evening Glow NZ is a standout choice for gardeners who appreciate striking foliage and year-round interest. This compact shrub, also known as the mirror bush, delivers a breathtaking change of colour through the seasons—from deep olive and bronze to vibrant shades of orange and gold as the weather cools. Its glossy leaves reflect the light beautifully, making Coprosma Evening Glow a popular pick in New Zealand gardens. With its neat, bushy habit and excellent tolerance to coastal conditions, it's a low-maintenance option that brings a pop of colour to borders, mass plantings, or feature pots.

Coprosma Evening Glow (Mirror Bush)

Mirror Bush

Coprosma Evening Glow, commonly known as Mirror Bush or Mirror Plant, features glossy leaves that are a mix of red, yellow, green, and orange. This evergreen grows compactly and densely to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Coprosma Evening Glow is commonly trimmed into a hedge, included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, used to brighten a dull corner, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Coprosma Evening Glow in a garden looking amazing.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.50 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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Why Choose Coprosma Evening Glow NZ?

One of the main reasons Kiwi gardeners love Coprosma Evening Glow NZ is its adaptability. This hardy New Zealand native thrives in a range of soils, copes well with wind, and displays remarkable resistance to salt spray—making it perfect for coastal plantings. It grows best in full sun or partial shade, where its vivid colours really shine. Easy to prune for a formal look or left to form a tidy, informal hedge, Coprosma Evening Glow remains compact at around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide.

Using Coprosma Evening Glow in Your Garden

Coprosma Evening Glow NZ can be used in a variety of landscaping designs. Its eye-catching foliage is ideal for mixed shrub borders or as a bright accent in contemporary gardens. Planted en masse, it creates a stunning hedge or screen. Pair Coprosma Evening Glow with other easy-care natives such as Coprosma Hawera (Sand Coprosma) for ground cover or Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki) for a textural contrast. For a bold display, combine with Cordyline Kiwi Pride or Melicytus crassifolius (Thick-Leaved Porcupine Plant) for foliage interest.

Planting and Care Tips

Plant your Coprosma Evening Glow NZ in well-drained soil for best results, and provide regular water as it establishes. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and rarely troubled by pests. An occasional trim will keep its shape neat, and a light feed in spring can encourage fresh new growth. Thanks to its hardiness, it suits everything from urban courtyards to rugged coastal gardens across New Zealand.

Explore Other Coprosma Varieties

If you have a passion for colourful, easy-care shrubs, explore our range of Coprosma varieties. Try Coprosma Margarita (Mirror Bush) for lush green and cream-speckled foliage, or Coprosma 'Mini Mac' for a compact variety perfect for pots. Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant) is another reliable option, thriving in challenging conditions.

Style Your Garden with Easy-Care Shrubs

Coprosma Evening Glow NZ brings brilliance and structure to any landscape, but it's just one of many beautiful and robust shrubs available. Consider companion plants like Olearia cheesmanii (Daisy Bush) for native blooms, Cytisus 'Snow Queen' for crisp white flowers, or Azalea 'Guanda Pink' for a springtime splash of pink.

Whatever your garden vision, Coprosma Evening Glow NZ and its companions create a vibrant, easy-care foundation for year-round beauty.


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