Coprosma Lobster

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Mountain Coprosma , Needle Coprosma, Lobster Coprosma

Coprosma Lobster (Coprosma rugosa ‘Lobster’) is a hardy New Zealand native shrub known for its dense, interwoven orange-red stems and tiny green leaves. Growing up to 60 cm tall and spreading to 1.2 meters wide, it thrives in coastal and alpine gardens, tolerating wind, drought, and poor soils. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for groundcover, mass planting, or adding unique texture to mixed plantings.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mountain Coprosma , Needle Coprosma, Lobster Coprosma
Sku	10374

Coprosma Lobster plant spacing

Coprosma Lobster makes a fine addition to a garden and it is important to get the plant spacing right. Generally, they are planted to become discrete balls rather than merging. The ideal spacing is 2.5 m apart if you want them to be discrete. At a 1 m spacing the plants will merge and become an effective ground cover.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Lobster in NZ?

Coprosma Lobster is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly used in coastal or alpine gardens, added to mixed plantings, grown as a groundcover, mass planted on a bank, or maintained in a container. 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 that can also be grown as an interesting hedge.

Coprosma Lobster for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Coprosma Lobster 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!

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