Coprosma 'Hot Chocolate' (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma 'Hot Chocolate' (Mirror Bush) Details

“Hot Chocolate” is a NZ native, evergreen shrub that carries large, glossy, chocolate brown leaves. The leaf colouring intensifies as winter progresses. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. “Hot Chocolate” grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site though most intense colouring occurs in full sun. This hardy plant hardy plant that will tolerate dry soils, frost, cold environments, and coastal conditions. It is commonly used as a hedge, included in coastal gardens, maintained in a container, or planted around outdoor living areas. Landscape gardeners often use this Coprosma to provide an impressive colour contrast. For hedging space plants 60-75 cm apart.