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Coprosma 'Karo Red'

Coprosma 'Karo Red' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its rich red toned foliage and dense compact growth habit. This colourful New Zealand native hybrid adds year round structure, texture, and bold foliage contrast to gardens and landscapes throughout the country. Its hardy nature and tidy form make it ideal for borders, low hedging, coastal planting, and container displays. Coprosma 'Karo Red' is easy to grow, wind tolerant, and low maintenance, making it a versatile choice for modern and traditional garden designs.

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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, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku13264

How to grow Coprosma 'Karo Red' in NZ

Coprosma 'Karo Red' grows best in full sun or partial shade with well drained soil and good airflow. It tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and dry periods once established, making it ideal for many New Zealand gardens. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root growth and healthy foliage development. Adding compost to the soil at planting time improves moisture retention and soil structure. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds throughout the year.

Coprosma 'Karo Red' care tips

Coprosma 'Karo Red' is very low maintenance and requires minimal ongoing care once established. Water occasionally during extended dry periods to keep the foliage looking fresh and vibrant. Light trimming during spring or summer helps maintain a compact tidy shape and encourages dense new growth. Feed with a general garden fertiliser during spring to support healthy foliage colour and vigorous growth. Remove any damaged or weak growth as needed to keep plants healthy and attractive year round.

Coprosma 'Karo Red' size, spacing, and growth rate

Coprosma 'Karo Red' typically grows to around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with a naturally rounded bushy habit. It has a moderate growth rate and quickly forms a dense colourful shrub in suitable conditions. For borders, low hedging, or mass planting, space plants approximately 80 cm to 1 metre apart to allow healthy airflow and full development. Regular watering and occasional trimming will help maintain vigorous growth and dense foliage coverage.

Landscaping uses for Coprosma 'Karo Red'

Coprosma 'Karo Red' is perfect for adding year round foliage colour, structure, and texture to garden spaces. It works beautifully in coastal gardens, mixed shrub borders, low hedging, and contemporary landscapes where the rich red foliage creates strong visual interest. This evergreen shrub also performs exceptionally well in containers and courtyard gardens. Its colourful foliage pairs attractively with grasses, flowering perennials, and other evergreen shrubs in layered planting designs.

Why buy Coprosma 'Karo Red' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Coprosma 'Karo Red' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. Our experienced team carefully grows and selects plants to ensure excellent foliage colour, strong growth, and reliable establishment. We provide expert growing advice, fast nationwide delivery, and a wide selection of premium plants suited to local conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company is committed to helping customers create beautiful outdoor spaces with outstanding plants and dependable customer service.

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