Coprosma Rainbow Surprise

Name: Coprosma Rainbow Surprise
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11206f
Price: 20.79 NZD
Availability: InStock

Mirror Bush

Coprosma Rainbow Surprise, commonly known as Mirror Bush, features leaves that have a pink edge and green centre with the colours intensifying as winter sets in. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Coprosma Rainbow Surprise is often used as a hedge, added to a mixed planting, included in a coastal garden, planted around pool and barbecue areas, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mirror Bush

How to grow a Coprosma Rainbow Surprise hedge

Coprosma Rainbow Surprise makes for a fantastic and interesting hedge. The recommended spacing is 50 cm apart to achieve a dense hedge quickly. You can increase the spacing up to 1 m apart but the hedge will tend to be broader and take longer to fill in. The hedge is generally trimmed late winter or spring of each year. It makes a fantastic hedge about 1-1.2 m tall.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Rainbow Surprise in NZ?

Coprosma Rainbow Surprise 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, included in pool gardens, or simply maintained in a container. The glossy leaves and hardy nature makes this plant ideal for coastal and modern gardens. This NZ native can also be trimmed into a hedge or grown as an informal hedge.