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COPROSMA x kirkii 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Creeping looking-glass plant
Good silver variegated foliage
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
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Good to know
Requires male pollinator for berries -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand. -
Evergreenleaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Silver variegated
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Obovate
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFemale. Irregular spreading habit with arching branches. White berries if pollinated
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
2m (6½ft)
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