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Coprosma 'Painters Palette'

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' is a colourful evergreen shrub valued for its vibrant foliage in shades of pink, cream, gold, and green. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it is hardy, low maintenance, and performs reliably in coastal and urban gardens. This variety is ideal for gardeners wanting bold year round colour and a striking feature shrub for borders, hedging, and containers.

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' colourful, glossy foliage.
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The average plant height is 27cm.
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku11177

How to grow Coprosma 'Painters Palette' in NZ

To grow Coprosma 'Painters Palette' in NZ, plant it in a sunny to lightly shaded position with free draining soil. Full sun enhances the brightest foliage tones. Planting in autumn or spring allows strong root establishment. Water regularly during the first year and during extended dry periods. This plant tolerates wind, coastal exposure, and light frost once established.

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' care tips

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' is very easy to care for once established. Light trimming maintains a compact rounded shape and encourages dense colourful growth. Feed with a general fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage. Water during prolonged dry spells, especially when newly planted. This hardy shrub requires minimal ongoing maintenance.

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' size, spacing, and growth rate

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' typically grows to around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide. Space plants approximately 80 cm to 1 metre apart for hedging or mass planting. It has a moderate growth rate and forms a dense shrub over time. Regular light pruning helps maintain its tidy form and vibrant colouring.

Landscaping uses for Coprosma 'Painters Palette'

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' is ideal for hedging, border planting, and container use. The multicoloured foliage creates strong contrast and brightens mixed shrub borders. It works well in coastal gardens, modern landscapes, and feature plantings where year round colour is important. This variety adds structure and visual impact to a wide range of garden styles.

Why buy Coprosma 'Painters Palette' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Coprosma 'Painters Palette' from The Plant Company, you are choosing NZ’s most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are grown for New Zealand conditions and selected for strength and performance. We supply healthy well established plants, provide expert growing advice, and offer reliable nationwide delivery so you can plant with confidence.

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