Coprosma Karo Red

Name: Coprosma Karo Red (Mirror Bush)
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 13264f
Price: 22.76 NZD
Availability: InStock

Mirror Bush

Coprosma Karo Red, commonly known as Mirror Bush, features glossy, red-black foliage. They are held densely on spreading branches as it grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide. Coprosma Karo Red is commonly trimmed into a hedge, included in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, used to soften a dull or plain wall, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	75 cm
Spread:	75 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mirror Bush
Sku	13264

How to grow a Coprosma Karo Red hedge

Coprosma Karo Red hedges are not only functional but add amazing interest and texture to a garden. To grow a Coprosma Karo Red hedge, the plants should be spaced 50 cm apart. If you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 40 cm apart. If you space them out to 75 cm apart, the hedge will take longer to fill in and tend to a lot broader. Trimming should be undertaken during active growth in spring with just the sides trimmed so the plants continue to grow upwards. Most Coprosma Karo Red hedges are kept to about 75 cm tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Karo Red in NZ?

Coprosma Karo Red is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in woodland gardens, planting around stream and pond areas, or simply planted to provide textural interest. The hardy nature of this makes it ideal for coastal gardens while the texture is well-suited for modern gardens. This hardy, NZ native can also be trimmed into an interesting hedge or grown as an informal hedge.