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coprosma variegata

Elevate your garden with the stunning beauty and reliability of coprosma variegata. These versatile evergreen shrubs have risen in popularity across New Zealand for their vibrant foliage, low maintenance needs, and adaptability to a range of landscapes. Whether used as a feature plant, for colourful hedging, or ground cover, coprosma variegata varieties offer year-round visual interest that truly sets them apart.

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 with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground. Naturally tough and adaptable, it thrives in coastal conditions, exposed sites, and light frost. Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is both practical and decorative in NZ gardens and landscapes.

Buy Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

From $21.53

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 'Lemon and Lime'

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime', also known as Variegated Mirror Bush, is a compact New Zealand native shrub featuring small, glossy leaves variegated in shades of lemon, lime, and green. Growing up to 1.2 metres tall and 1 metre wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, tolerating coastal conditions, wind, and light frost. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for hedging, containers, and adding vibrant year-round colour to gardens.

Buy Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime'

From $21.53

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

Why Choose Coprosma Variegata for Your Garden?

Coprosma variegata stands out for its striking leaves, which typically showcase a combination of green, cream, gold, and sometimes bronze shades. The variegated foliage brings a bright, cheery look to gardens, especially during the colder months when many other plants are dormant. Known for their hardiness, coprosma variegata thrives in coastal gardens, windy sites, and exposed positions—all while requiring minimal care once established.

Where to Use Coprosma Variegata

With their compact, bushy growth, coprosma variegata plants are ideal for hedging, topiary, borders, or mass planting. Smaller cultivars work beautifully in pots on patios or balconies, brightening up outdoor spaces with their glossy variegated foliage. Ground cover types help stabilise banks and provide reliable weed suppression.

If you’re interested in a uniquely coloured coprosma, explore our Coprosma ‘Lemon and Lime’ or the vibrant Coprosma ‘Green and Gold’, both sharing the hardy and attractive characteristics of coprosma variegata.

Top Varieties of Coprosma Variegata

There’s a coprosma variegata to suit every garden style and size. For a medium shrub with cream-edged leaves, Coprosma williamsii variegata makes an excellent choice, offering year-round colour and structure. Gardeners looking for a spreading form should consider Coprosma kirkii ‘variegata’, which makes a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover. For golden tones, Coprosma Goldstream (Coprosma kirkii Goldstream) provides warmth and interest even during winter.

Growing Tips for Healthy Coprosma Variegata

Coprosma variegata prefers well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded site, though it tolerates coastal winds and dry conditions once established. Mulch your plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Light pruning after the main flush of growth helps keep plants dense and shapely.

Shop Coprosma Variegata and Transform Your Garden

Enhance your landscape with the resilience, colour, and shine of coprosma variegata. Browse our range of coprosma, including ground cover forms like Coprosma kirkii ‘variegata’, golden-leafed Coprosma Goldstream (Coprosma kirkii Goldstream), or the striking Coprosma williamsii variegata to find the perfect fit for your garden’s needs. Let coprosma variegata bring effortless style and lasting colour to your outdoor space.

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