Coprosma repens 'Tequila Sunrise'
looking-glass plant 'Tequila Sunrise'
an evergreen shrub with a spreading then upright habit. Glossy, slightly wavy green leaves are edged with yellow before turning green and orange in the summer and darkening to burgundy and brown by winter
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Orange Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Green Red Variegated | |||
| Winter | Green Brown Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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
Grow outdoors in neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit in bright, filtered light with good ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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