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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)
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
COPROSMA 'Fireburst'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowC. repens 'Fire Burst'. Grown for colourful foliagePests & DiseasesNone.Place of originNew Zealand.
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areasPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
Coprosma - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
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