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Discover the beauty and versatility of native New Zealand coprosmas with our comprehensive guide to coprosma varieties NZ gardeners adore. Coprosmas are celebrated for their vivid foliage, low maintenance needs, and adaptability to gardens throughout the country. Whether you’re looking to add lush ground cover, accent shrubs, or a splash of bold colour to your landscape, there’s a coprosma variety to suit every style and garden size.

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.

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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 'Beatson's Brown' small and glossy, brown foliage.

Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown'

Coprosma ‘Beatsons Brown’ is a hardy and attractive NZ native shrub valued for its rich bronze brown foliage and tidy rounded form. This colour rich variety brings depth and contrast to garden beds, borders, and native landscapes. It thrives in full sun, handles coastal conditions well, and stays looking neat with very little care.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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 'Beatson's Gold' small, yellow and green variegated foliage on a shrub.
Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold'

Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden yellow foliage and compact growth habit. Well suited to New...

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Coprosma 'Painters Palette' colourful, glossy foliage.
Coprosma 'Painters Palette'

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' is a colourful evergreen shrub valued for its vibrant foliage in shades of pink, cream, gold, and green. Well suited to...

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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' pink and dark red foliage.
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'

Coprosma ‘Rainbow Surprise’ is a vibrant NZ shrub admired for its colourful and glossy foliage. The leaves display a lively mix of pink, cream, and...

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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 repens 'Middlemore' high-quality plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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 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 Red Rocks with colourful foliage in a garden.
Coprosma 'Red Rocks'

Coprosma 'Red Rocks' is a hardy NZ native shrub known for its rich red toned foliage and tough spreading habit. Naturally found in coastal...

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Coprosma acerosa 'Taiko' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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 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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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 '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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Coprosma robusta (Karamu) shrub growing as a specimen in a garden.
Coprosma robusta (Karamu)

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...

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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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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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Coprosma 'Cappuccino' shrub with small, brown leaves.
Coprosma 'Cappuccino' (Brown Coprosma)

Coprosma 'Cappuccino' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate brown foliage and compact rounded form. Well suited to New Zealand...

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Coprosma 'Yvonne' glossy purple and green foliage.
Coprosma 'Yvonne'

Coprosma 'Yvonne' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy foliage in rich tones of red, bronze, and green that intensify through the...

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Coprosma repens 'Midnight Martini' shrub with glossy foliage.
Coprosma 'Midnight Martini'

Coprosma 'Midnight Martini' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its glossy deep burgundy foliage that holds rich colour throughout the year...

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Colourful and gloosy leaves of Coprosma Pacific Sunset in a garden.
Coprosma 'Pacific Sunset'

Coprosma 'Pacific Sunset' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant foliage that blends rich shades of red, orange, burgundy, and green...

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Coprosma 'Goldstream' plant in a garden with prostrate stems.
Coprosma 'Goldstream'

Coprosma 'Goldstream' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its bright golden foliage and naturally dense compact growth habit. This colourful New...

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Coprosma grandifolia shrub with large and lush green leaves.
Coprosma grandifolia (Kanono)

Coprosma grandifolia, commonly known as Kanono, is a striking New Zealand native shrub valued for its large, glossy green leaves and upright growth...

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Coprosma tenuifolia tree with green foliage.
Coprosma tenuifolia (Wavy Leaved Coprosma)

Coprosma tenuifolia is a graceful NZ native shrub valued for its fine, arching branches and delicate foliage. This hardy evergreen plant provides...

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Coprosma tenuicaulis (Swamp Coprosma)

Coprosma tenuicaulis is a graceful New Zealand native shrub valued for its fine textured foliage and elegant open branching habit. This hardy...

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Coprosma rotundifolia shrub with green foliage.
Coprosma rotundifolia (Round-Leaf Coprosma)

Coprosma rotundifolia, commonly known as Round-Leaf Coprosma, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub reaching up to 3 metres in height and 2 metres...

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Coprosma rigida small plants in a garden.
Coprosma rigida (Matagouri Coprosma)

Coprosma rigida, commonly known as Stiff Karamu, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub reaching up to 4 metres in height. It features small green...

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Coprosma parviflora leaves and stems.
Coprosma parviflora (Leafy Coprosma)

Coprosma parviflora is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its fine textured foliage and naturally dense branching habit. This evergreen...

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Coprosma 'Inferno'

Coprosma 'Inferno' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its fiery foliage colours featuring rich shades of red, orange, bronze, and green...

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Coprosma Evening Glow in a garden looking amazing.
Coprosma 'Evening Glow'

Coprosma 'Evening Glow' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage that features rich tones of bronze, orange, red, and green...

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Coprosma 'Scarlett O'Hara'

Coprosma 'Scarlett O’Hara' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its striking red toned foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful...

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Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Why Choose Coprosma in New Zealand Gardens

Coprosma is a diverse genus of evergreen shrubs and groundcovers that thrives in the unique New Zealand climate. Besides being drought-resistant and hardy, these plants are also tolerant of coastal winds, frosts, and urban conditions, making them an ideal choice for both city gardens and exposed rural sites. Coprosma varieties NZ gardeners love offer striking foliage year-round, from gleaming bronzes and golds to fresh lime greens and deep blacks.

Outstanding Coprosma Varieties NZ Gardeners Love

Coprosmas boast a range of sizes, colours, and growth habits, allowing you to find the perfect match for your garden. Here are some top-performing New Zealand coprosma varieties:

How to Grow and Care for Coprosma Varieties in NZ

Growing coprosma varieties NZ-wide is straightforward, as they thrive in most well-drained soils and enjoy full sun to partial shade. Although highly tolerant once established, regular watering during dry spells and a light mulch will support lush growth. Pruning is rarely needed, but if you wish to maintain a tidy shape or size, coprosmas respond well to trimming in late winter or early spring.

For best results, incorporate a slow-release fertilizer in early spring and keep an eye out for pests such as scale or aphids, particularly in pots. Most coprosmas are happily disease-free and resist damage from rabbits and possums.

Enhance Your NZ Garden with Coprosma

With such a diverse palette of foliage colours and forms, coprosma varieties NZ gardeners select have the power to transform any outdoor space, from contemporary courtyards to native-themed landscapes. Explore our full range, including Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown', Coprosma kirkii 'variegata', Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime', Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma), and Coprosma 'Green and Gold' to find the perfect plant for your landscape.

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