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Coprosma Poor Knights

Taupata

Coprosma Poor Knights (Coprosma repens ‘Poor Knights’) is a resilient New Zealand native plant ideal for coastal and low-maintenance gardens. Its glossy green foliage and spreading habit make it perfect as a groundcover, especially in tough, exposed conditions.

Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.
Coprosma Poor Knights growing as a ground cover with lush, dark green foliage.
Coprosma Poor Knights growing as a low hedge.
Coprosma Poor Knights growing as a low mound with dark green foliage.
Coprosma Poor Knights growing as a ground cover in a garden with dark green foliage.
The average plant height is 15 cm
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The average plant height is 10 cm
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The average plant height is 15 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:50 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asTaupata
Sku11182

How to grow a Coprosma Poor Knights ground cover?

Coprosma Poor Knights makes a fine addition to a garden and it is important to have the correct plant spacing. Generally, they are planted to become discrete balls rather than merging. The ideal spacing is 1.5 m apart if you want Coprosma Poor Knights to be discrete plants. At a 75 cm spacing the plants will merge and become an effective ground cover.

Can Coprosma Poor Knights be grown as a hedge?

Coprosma Poor Knights makes for a fantastic hedge. The plants should be spaced 40-50 cm apart and if you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 30-40 cm apart. Trimming should be undertaken during active growth in spring with just the sides trimmed so the plants continue to grow upwards. Most Coprosma Poor Knights hedges are kept to about 50 cm tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Poor Knights in NZ?

Coprosma Poor Knights is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in woodland gardens, or planted around stream and pond areas as either a fantastic ground cover plant or as a standalone plant. The glossy leaves and hardy nature makes this plant ideal for coastal and modern gardens.

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How to care for the Poor Knights Coprosma

Caring for the Poor Knights Coprosma is simply about getting a few easy things right so the plants thrive. They prefer a sheltered spot in either full sun or part shade. A well-drained and fertile soil will produce amazing plants. Adding organic matter like compost into the soil during planting will help with soil fertility. They prefer a soil on the dry side but it will benefit from watering during dry periods but be careful to avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot. Applying tree fertiliser in spring will keep the plants well-fed for the year. Any trimming should be undertaken in autumn or early spring which is mostly about shaping the plant. Applying mulch around the base of the plant helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.

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