Coprosma Hawera

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Sand Coprosma, Tātaraheke

Coprosma Hawera, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover shrub featuring fine, green foliage on orange stems. Growing up to 40 cm tall and spreading to 1.5 metres wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating coastal conditions, wind, and drought. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for covering banks, rock gardens, and areas requiring erosion control, adding year-round interest to native landscapes.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Sand Coprosma, Tātaraheke
Sku	13713

What spacing to use for Coprosma Hawera as a ground cover?

Coprosma Hawera makes for a fantastic ground cover due its short stature and dense growth habit. The ideal spacing is 75 cm apart if you want a dense covering quickly. You can increase the spacing to 1.2 m apart if you have time but that may also involve a bit more weeding as you wait for the plants to merge.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Hawera in NZ?

Coprosma Hawera is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover where it is often used to cover a bank or the like. This hardy, NZ native is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Coprosma Hawera is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its tidy form and versatility.

What is required for Coprosma Hawera care?

The most important part of Coprosma Hawera care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

Coprosma Hawera for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Coprosma Hawera for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Coprosma needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What is the common name for Coprosma Hawera?

The common name for Coprosma Hawera is Sand coprosma. This name relates to its propensity to grow on sand dunes in its natural habitat.

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Sarah Williamson - Wellington

Thanks for sending well-grown plants and all the advice.

Francis Mason - Waikato

Great plants, thank you!

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