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COPROSMA repens 'Pacific Sunset'
Commonly known as Looking glass plant, Mirror bush

Glossy green leaves with yellow centre, tinged pink. Turns dark-red to purple in winter.
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Good to know
Male -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand -
EvergreenLeathery, glossy leaves 2-8cm (¾-3in) 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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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
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 Size1.2m (4ft)
1m (39in)
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