Coprosma ‘Eclipse’ (often sold under its cultivar name ‘Aldawn’) is a striking, compact evergreen shrub widely celebrated for its exceptionally glossy, reflective foliage. Commonly referred to as the Mirror Plant or Looking Glass Plant, its heavily polished leaves bounce light beautifully, making it an excellent statement piece for contemporary gardens, borders, and patios.
Key Visual Characteristics
- The Foliage: The primary attraction of ‘Eclipse’ is its dramatic variegation. The small, rounded leaves feature deep, chocolate-purple or dark green centres broadly edged with a vivid, hot-pink margin.
- Seasonal Intensity: While it offers bold, year-round colour, the hot-pink edging becomes significantly more intense and vibrant during the cooler autumn and winter months.
- Inconspicuous Flowers: It produces tiny, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers from summer to autumn, though they are completely secondary to its magnificent foliage.
