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Coprosma repens ‘Bronze Baby’
Coprosma repens ‘Bronze Baby’
A compact evergreen shrub known for its glossy bronze foliage that deepens in cooler weather.
Quick Care Summary
Light
Full sun to Partial Shade.
Water
Regular
Mature size
+/-60cm high x 40cm width
Frost
Frost hardy
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
Late Spring to Summer
How to Grow and Care
- It is ideal for borders and containers.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Ensure the soil is rich in organic matter for optimal growth.
- Sunlight: Grows best in sun or partial shade but can tolerate some shade.
- Watering: Regularly water the plant to keep the soil moist until established. Once established, it is drought-tolerant but may need occasional watering during dry spells.
Best Uses
- Outdoor garden
- Patio / container
Growth and Size
- Height: 60–100 cm
- Width: 60–100 cm
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Foliage: Glossy, bronze to chocolate tones
Climate Suitability
- Soil condition: Good, aerated compost rich soil.
- Soil condition: Water retaining, loam rich soil.
- Temperature: Cool & humid.
- Temperature: Warm & humid.
- Watering: Drought tolerant once established.
- Watering: Regular in dry warm climates.
- Watering: Regular watering until settled.
- Wind: Tolerant
- Wind: Wind tolerant / Wind breaker.
Maintenance Level
- Low maintenance.
- Occasional pruning
- Regular feeding recommended
- Seasonal maintenance
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Almost completely pest and disease-free, making it ideal for eco-conscious gardens.
- Fertilization: Use a slow-release organic fertilizer in spring to encourage new growth. Fertilize again in mid-summer. Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed, but it can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth starts to maintain the desired shape.
Additional Information
- Flowers: Small, inconspicuous flowers that are usually white or greenish white.
- Fruits: Female plants produce small, egg-shaped, orange or red fleshy berries in late summer to fall.
- Indigenous to New Zeeland