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coprosma red varieties

If you’re searching for coprosma red varieties to add striking colour and texture to your New Zealand garden, you’re in the right place. Coprosma, also known as mirror bush, is famous for its glossy foliage and vibrant hues. Red forms of coprosma bring intensity and warmth to any landscape – whether you’re after hedging, specimen plants, or ground covers. Exploring the best coprosma red varieties ensures you’ll have eye-catching plants that thrive in diverse Kiwi conditions, from coastal areas to inland gardens. Discover which red cultivars suit your style and learn how to use them for bold, low-maintenance designs.

Coprosma robusta (Karamu) shrub growing as a specimen in a garden.

Coprosma robusta (Karamu)

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Coprosma robusta, commonly known as Karamu, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub or small tree reaching up to 6 metres in height. It features glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of orange-red berries that attract native birds.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.
Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Coprosma 'Taiko'

Coprosma 'Taiko' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate to deep burgundy foliage and naturally rounded form. This hardy selection...

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Coprosma acerosa growing on a sand dune.
Coprosma acerosa

Coprosma acerosa, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover well-suited to exposed and coastal...

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Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.
Coprosma 'Poor Knights' (Taupata)

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy lime green foliage and compact rounded habit. This NZ native selection...

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Coprosma 'Hawera' (Sand Coprosma)

Coprosma 'Hawera' (Sand Coprosma) is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its fine foliage and excellent tolerance to coastal conditions. The...

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Coprosma 'Middlemore'

Coprosma 'Middlemore' is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its dense bright green foliage and compact rounded growth habit. Well suited to...

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Coprosma 'Mini Mac' small, green foliage.
Coprosma 'Mini Mac'

Coprosma 'Mini Mac' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage and tidy rounded form. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' (Red Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' is a compact, spreading bottlebrush known for its vibrant red flower spikes and fine evergreen foliage. This variety...

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum purple foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful New...

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Callistemon 'Red Alert'

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Carex flagellifera Red

Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...

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Acer 'Red Sunset'

Acer 'Red Sunset' is one of the finest deciduous maples for autumn colour, producing a spectacular display of brilliant scarlet and crimson foliage...

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

Escallonia 'Red Dream' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its masses of rich red flowers and dense glossy foliage. This attractive variety...

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Escallonia 'Red Knight' growing as a border around the base of a tree.
Escallonia 'Red Knight'

Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its masses of rich red flowers and dense glossy foliage. This hardy variety produces...

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Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge with colourful foliage.
Photinia 'Red Robin'

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant red new growth, which contrasts beautifully with the mature glossy green...

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Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub in a garden with black and green foliage.
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma)

Coprosma 'Black Cloud' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its deep near black foliage and compact growth habit. Well suited to New Zealand...

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Coprosma 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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Callistemon citrinus 'Red Cluster' small tree with masses of red, pendulous flowers.
Callistemon 'Red Cluster' (Red Bottlebrush)

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Leptospermum 'Red Damask'

Leptospermum 'Red Damask' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its masses of rich red flowers and fine dense foliage. Flowering through spring...

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Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in...

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Leptospermum 'Red Falls' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its cascading growth habit and masses of vibrant red flowers through spring and...

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Buddleia 'Royal Red' dark pink flowers and grey-green foliage.
Buddleia 'Royal Red'

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Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' specimen tree in a mixed planting.
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A Loropetalum 'Red Temple' plant with dark purple-red foliage and elegant, pink flowers.
Loropetalum 'Red Temple'

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Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' rose-coloured foliage.
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Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' is a bright and vibrant NZ native shrub. New foliage emerges rose-pink and ages to become a fresh green colour. The leaf...

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Grevillea 'Red Clusters'

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Phormium 'Rainbow Red' red and purple striped foliage.
Phormium 'Rainbow Red'

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Coprosma robusta (Karamu)

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Why Choose Coprosma Red Varieties?

Coprosma red varieties are prized for their easy-care nature, resilience, and glossy leaves in fiery shades. They’re wonderful for year-round interest, as many cultivars offer seasonal shifts in colour – intensifying from green or bronze to vivid reds in autumn and winter. Coprosma is also tolerant of salt, wind, and drought, making it a reliable choice for exposed spots and coastal gardens.

Planting these versatile shrubs can enliven mixed borders, create vibrant hedges, or provide dazzling accents in pots. With their compact growth and colourful foliage, coprosma red varieties are also popular for urban gardens and contemporary landscapes. A grouping of these varieties instantly lifts the look of patios or driveways.

Popular Coprosma Red Varieties in New Zealand

Several cultivars stand out for bold red foliage or red-tinged leaves. Here are some top picks:

Coprosma 'Red Rocks'

Coprosma 'Red Rocks' is a compact shrub with brilliant, glossy red leaves. Its tidy, mounding shape makes it perfect for edging, low hedges, or containers. This variety shines in autumn, when its colour deepens to a richer red.

Coprosma Scarlett O'Hara (Mirror Bush)

One of the showiest coprosma red varieties, Coprosma Scarlett O'Hara (Mirror Bush) offers vivid, scarlet-red foliage that stands out in any landscape. Scarlett O'Hara is excellent for creating eye-catching hedges or mixed shrub borders.

Coprosma Evening Glow (Mirror Bush)

With its fiery mix of reds, oranges, and greens, Coprosma Evening Glow (Mirror Bush) is a favourite for colour-changing foliage. This cultivar is ideal for dynamic mass planting, and it looks spectacular alongside rocks or in coastal gardens.

Coprosma 'Portwine'

Coprosma 'Portwine' features rich burgundy-red leaves, adding depth and contrast to garden designs. It works well as a low maintenance shrub or for formal hedging, especially in areas exposed to wind.

Combining Coprosma Varieties

For layered texture and continued interest, combine coprosma red varieties with contrasting foliage plants. Pairing with lighter forms, such as Coprosma kirkii 'variegata', brings out the intensity of red cultivars and provides year-round appeal.

Coprosma Red Varieties: Plant Care Tips

All coprosma red varieties prefer well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. They thrive in coastal positions and are resistant to pests and diseases. Prune lightly to maintain shape and promote bushiness. Mulch and feed in spring for exuberant growth and even richer colour.

Find Your Favourite Coprosma Red Varieties

Browse our collection to discover the ideal coprosma red varieties for your space, whether you want a dramatic hedge, lively groundcover, or brilliant accent plant. With their resilience and dazzling foliage, these varieties offer effortless garden colour all year round.


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