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COPROSMA 'Fireburst'
Commonly known as Mirror plant
Dark green leaves with orange variegation which turns dark red in winter.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeathery, glossy leaves 2-8cm (¾-3in) long.
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Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
COPROSMA 'Fireburst'
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Additional Features
Good to knowC. repens 'Fire Burst'. Grown for colourful foliage
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originNew Zealand. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
(see photos above)
Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
Coprosma - Growing Guide
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1.5m (5ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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