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Coprosma petriei

Also Known As

  • Mirror Plant
  • Mirrorplant
  • Turfy Coprosma

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Coprosma petriei plant details

Coprosma petriei is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coprosma petriei

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 4 IN tall
Uses: mat-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coprosma petriei

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Coprosma petriei plant

How to Grow Coprosma petriei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Australian Mirror Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold' foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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aka Rainbow Surprise Mirror Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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aka Roy's Red Mirror Plant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-4'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Coprosma 'Roy's Red' form by Seán A. O'Hara
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aka Black Cloud Mirror Bush, Black Cloud Mirror Plant

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • drought tolerant
Photo of Coprosma 'Black Cloud' foliage by plant lust
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aka Evening Glow Coprosma, Evening Glow Mirror Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9b-10b

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Coprosma 'Evening Glow' foliage by Avant Gardens
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