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Coprosma Plum Hussey

Mirror Bush

Coprosma Plum Hussey, commonly known as Mirror Bush or Mirror Plant, features glossy foliage that is an intense purple colour with a dark green centre. It typically grows to 1.5 m high and 1 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Coprosma Plum Hussey is commonly clipped into a hedge, included in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, planted around pool and barbecue areas, or planted to soften a bland wall.

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The average plant height is 20 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, 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 asMirror Bush
Sku13282

How to grow a Coprosma Plum Hussey hedge

To grow a Coprosma Plum Hussey hedge, the plants should be spaced 40-50 cm apart. If you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 30-40 cm apart. Trimming should be undertaken during active growth in spring with just the sides trimmed so the plants continue to grow upwards. Most Coprosma Plum Hussey hedges are kept to about 80-120 cm tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Plum Hussey in NZ?

Coprosma Plum Hussey is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas, or used anywhere an attractive, hardy, and low maintenance shrub is required. Landscape gardeners often use this Coprosma to provide texture, interest, and to contrast with other plant colours. It is a low maintenance and very rewarding plant.

Coprosma Plum Hussey for sale

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What is required for Coprosma Plum Hussey care?

The most important part of Coprosma Plum Hussey 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.

What are the best growing conditions for Coprosma Plum Hussey In NZ?

Coprosma Plum Hussey grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor or they are consistently waterlogged. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost. In short, the better the growing conditions, the better your Coprosma will grow.

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