Coprosma repens 'Marble Queen' (m/v)
looking-glass plant 'Marble Queen'
'Marble Queen' is an evergreen shrub with glossy rounded leaves broadly margined or heavily splashed with creamy-white, and tiny inconspicuous yellowish male flowers in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Cream Green | ||
| Autumn | Cream Green | |||
| Winter | Cream Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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 seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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