Coprosma
'Rainbow Surprise'
Rainbow Surprise Looking-Glass Plant
Family |
Rubiaceae |
Genus |
Coprosma |
Cultivar |
'Rainbow Surprise' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9a - 9b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-1 to 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 to 34 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 to 2.5 m |
General Description |
C. 'Rainbow Surprise' is an evergreen shrub bearing dense foliage. The leaves are small and ovate ranging in colour from lime green to pink. |
Landscape |
Ornamental specimen, or as a hedge in the garden. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. In order for berries to appear, male and female plants must be grown in close proximity. |
Shape |
Bushy to rounded. |
Pests |
No notable pests or diseases. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England. |
Propagation |
Propagate from ripe-wood cuttings in autumn. Plants will hybridize freely from seed. |