Coprosma Red Rocks – Vibrant Groundcover for NZ Landscapes

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

Coprosma Red Rocks is a showy, NZ native shrub that typically reaches 75 cm tall and 1 m wide. It carries fine, green foliage held on prominent, dark red-brown stems. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of most soil conditions, except at the extremes of wet and dry, as well as coastal conditions, moderate frost, and wind. Coprosma Red Rocks makes a stunning addition to any garden and is ideal for adding to a mixed planting, or using anywhere an interesting, architectural feature is desired.

Coprosma Red Rocks plant spacing

Coprosma Red Rocks makes a fine addition to a garden. Generally, they are planted to become discrete balls and the ideal spacing is 2.5 m apart to achieve this goal. At a 1 m spacing the plants will merge and become an effective ground cover.

What is required for Coprosma Red Rocks care?

The most important part of Coprosma Red Rocks care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

Coprosma Red Rocks for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Coprosma Red Rocks for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Coprosma needs and impress you with both our products and service!