Coprosma repens Pacific Sunset ('Jwncopps') (m/v)
looking-glass plant [Pacific Sunset]
A compact evergreen shrub to 1.5m high, with small, glossy green leaves streaked with yellow in the centre. Leaves are tinted pink when young, and flushed dark red with purple-brown margins in autumn and winter. Flowers in spring are green, small and insignificant
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Green Pink Red Variegated | |||
| Winter | Pink 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
Trade
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 semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
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
Coprosma repens Pacific Sunset ('Jwncopps') (m/v)
looking-glass plant [Pacific Sunset]
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