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COPROSMA x kirkii
Commonly known as Creeping looking-glass plant
Spreading evergreen shrub with small green leaves. Inconspicuous white flowers followed by black berries
£14.50 each
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Good to know
C. acerosa x C. repens. Grows as prostrate shrub in exposed or coastal conditions. Requires male pollinator for berries -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
EvergreenDark green leaves 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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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Obovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightIrregularly spreading shrub with arching branches. Female plants, if pollinated, produce translucent or white berries, flecked red.
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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 Size1.5m (5ft)
2m (6½ft)
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