Coprosma ‘Pacific Sunset’ is a brilliantly coloured low growing evergreen shrub. The leaves are coral red in the centre with broad dark red-brown leaf edges, very shiny and with an unusual wavy habit. The growth is dense and compact, to around a metre and a half high and wide. It is great for low hedges and screens, and does beautifully in containers. Grow in a sunny position to light shade in a moist soil. Feed with a handful of slow release fertiliser in spring.
Suggested Uses – Spectacular in pots or garden. Can be used as a low hedging plant
Growth Habit – Mounded / Upright growth habit
Mature size – 1m high and wide
Pruning / pinching – Light pruning as required to shape
Light – Full sun to partial shade
Soil – Well drained, will also tolerate coastal conditions
Water – low to moderate water required
Fertilizer – Handful of slow release fertilizer before spring
Special Care – Not required
Botanical name – Coprosma repens