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Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime' is a standout evergreen shrub admired by gardeners across New Zealand for its vibrant, lush foliage. With its unique colour blend of fresh lime green and soft golden tones, Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ is the ideal choice for anyone wanting a hardy, eye-catching plant to brighten their landscape. Easy to grow and highly versatile, this striking plant is perfect for urban gardens, coastal landscapes, formal hedging, or as a bold container feature on patios.

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime'

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its fresh variegated foliage featuring bright green and creamy yellow tones. This colourful New Zealand native cultivar adds year round structure, texture, and striking contrast to gardens and landscapes throughout New Zealand. Its dense compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders, low hedging, mass planting, and container displays. Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime' is easy to grow, wind tolerant, and low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for modern and coastal garden designs.

Large Coprosma Lemon and Lime plant growing in a garden.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.20 m
  • Spread:
    1.00 m
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Features and Benefits of Coprosma Lemon and Lime

A member of the diverse Coprosma family, 'Lemon and Lime' brings year-round visual interest. Its small, glossy leaves emerge in vivid green with subtle lemon-yellow margins, intensifying in spring and holding colour beautifully through the seasons. Reaching around 1 metre in height and spread, Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ forms a compact, tidy bush requiring minimal maintenance. As well as offering stunning foliage, it's tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, and moderate frost, making it an ideal choice for NZ climates.

Using Coprosma Lemon and Lime in Your Garden

The vibrant colour of Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ makes it a favourite for structural plantings and contrast in borders. Plant it as a low hedge along pathways, use it to frame entrances, or dot it throughout mixed shrub beds for year-round brightness. For modern designs, try mass planting for maximum impact, or pair it with other foliage plants like Coprosma Margarita (Mirror Bush) or Coprosma 'Mini Mac' for a dynamic, textural look.

Coprosma Lemon and Lime also thrives in pots, making it suitable for patios, balconies, or courtyard gardens where space is limited but colour is needed. In coastal gardens, its tolerance of sea spray means it maintains its good looks with little fuss.

Plant Care and Growing Tips

One of the many reasons Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ is so popular is its unfussy nature. For best results, plant in well-draining soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish strong roots, but once settled, this shrub is drought-tolerant. An annual trim will help maintain its compact shape and encourage denser foliage.

Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring, and watch for unwanted weeds at the base. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping your Coprosma happy and healthy year-round.

Explore More from the Coprosma Family

If you’re planning a themed planting or looking for complementary textures and colours, explore other outstanding varieties from our Coprosma range. Try Coprosma Hawera (Sand Coprosma) for low, spreading groundcover, or add vertical interest with Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant). For something a little different, the slender form of Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki) brings a native touch to your design.

Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ pairs well with showy shrubs like Hibiscus 'Prince of Orange' or the creamy blooms of Philadelphus Birchlands (Mock Orange), making it easy to build dynamic, year-round interest in your garden.

Why Choose Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ?

Whether you’re after a resilient hedging plant, a bright feature for containers, or a foliage highlight for a modern garden, Coprosma Lemon and Lime NZ delivers lasting colour and low-maintenance structure. Add this reliable NZ favourite to your garden for a fresh burst of lemon-and-lime brightness.


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