Coprosma 'Evening Glow'PBR (f/v)
looking-glass plant 'Evening Glow'
An evergreen shrub to 1.3m high, with rounded, variegated leaves. Foliage is green and golden yellow in spring and summer, and takes on warm shades of orange and pinkish red in autumn and winter. This is a female cultivar, though flowers are insignificant and berries are rarely produced.
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Orange Red | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow Orange Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Coprosma are evergreen shrubs with leathery, simple leaves and insignificant dioecious flowers, followed by colourful berries on female plants, where both sexes are grown together
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In milder areas, grow outdoors in neutral to slightly acid soil, in sun or light shade, and protect from winter frosts. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit, in bright filtered light and with good ventilation.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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