Coprosma Evening Glow Bonsai
Thrives in mild climates.
Coprosma evening glow bonsai. Grow coprosma repens evening glow in a sheltered spot in moist but well drained soil. The coprosma evening glow commonly known as evening glow mirror plant is an evergreen shrub with year round interest. This makes coprosma a wonderful plant choice for those tricky exposed areas or simply a low care filler plant shrub or hedge for those of us looking to keep garden maintenance to a minimum. Coprosma repens evening glow has variegated leaves in orange red and green which become more intense in autumn.
An exceptional easy care pyramidal shrub with dense foliage like colorful gemstones. There are a wide variety of coprosma species and an even greater number of. Coprosma evening glow lovely green leaves with cream edges and a pink blush which turn bright orange in late summer. They make an instant impact.
It s not fully hardy so provide frost protection or move the container indoors over winter. Showcasing bright green and yellow leaves spring through summer and with bright oranges and reds in the fall through the winter makes this variety an interesting landscape option. Grows 4 5 tall 2 3 wide in zones 9 11. It is not hardy in chicago and will need to be overwintered in a warm sunny location.
Evening glow is a low growing tender shrub reaching about 5 feet high and 4 feet wide with a pyramidal form although it is amenable to pruning to shape. Evening glow mirror bush is a perennial woody shrub with foliage evergreen and variegated. It s a fantastic choice for a container display slowly growing into a rounded mound. New growth emerges emerald green edged in gold gradually becoming marbled with warm orange and gold hues.
Its height varies between 1 2 and 1 5 m 4 5 ft and its diameter is between 0 9 and 1 2 m 3 4 ft. Although some species are found in other islands of the pacific the coprosma family has made a home here in new zealand. It has a fast growth rate and is of moderate size with dimensions significantly smaller than those of the typical species. The shiny foliage of coprosma doesn t just look great but is tough enough to take wind and salt in its stride.
An excellent landscape shrub or small clipped hedge with a naturally upright pyramidal shape.