‘Evening Glow’ Mirror Bush (Coprosma repens ‘Evening Glow’)

‘Evening Glow’ Mirror Bush (Coprosma repens ‘Evening Glow’)

‘Evening Glow’ Mirror Bush is one of the most beautiful varieties of the species. It is a highly adaptive, perennial and highly decorative plant. It has an upright appearance, a natural pyramid shape and a fine texture. Its leaves are small and leathery, with colors varying according to the season. At the beginning of the growing season they are green with yellow spots, but from the summer they are dominated by the orange-red hues. At the end of autumn they will get more dark red tones, which will remain until next spring. ‘Evening Glow’ Mirror Bush is a plant of easy cultivation. It can be planted in almost every soil type as long as it drains well, but it thrives in the medium texture and fertility of soils. For watering, young plants are irrigated normally, but when established its tolerance in drought is great. They also show great resistance to strong winds as well as salt spray, which make it suitable for planting in coastal areas. Generally, it does not encounter serious problems from pests and diseases, although it may sometimes be affected by scales and aphids, but with appropriate formulations they are treated satisfactorily. ‘Evening Glow’ Mirror Bush can be used to form medium height free or pruning plant fences as well as clusters alone or together with other shrubs. Still it can be planted in pots or containers, and is also offered for bonsai. ‘Evening Glow’ Mirror Bush is a precious plant for gardening and landscape architecture, providing solutions and decorating particularly 'difficult' gardens, challenging for the choice of resistant and ornamental plants.

► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the plant, such as the size of the pot, its height, age and shape. Large shrubs are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.

FOLIAGE: Evergreen

HEIGHT: 1.2-1.5 m, DIAMETER: 0.9-1.2 m

POSITION: Sun

RESISTANCE in MINIMUM TEMPERATURES: From -4 to -6 °C

WATERING: Little

SOIL: Medium

SOIL pH: Neutral (6.5 - 7.5)

FLOWERS: White - Yellowish

SEASIDE PLANTING: Yes

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