Botanical name
Coprosma repens ‘Fireburst’
Other names
Mirror plant ‘Fireburst’, Looking-glass plant ‘Fireburst’
Genus
Coprosma
Variety or Cultivar
‘Fireburst’ _ ‘Fireburst’ is an evergreen shrub with leathery, ovate, glossy leaves which are variegated dark green and orange, turning more red in autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Spreading
COLOUR
Flower
Pale-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Orange-red, Green, Variegated in Autumn; Variegated, Orange, Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Coprosma repens ‘Fireburst’ (Looking-glass plant ‘Fireburst’ ) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation. Water during summer growth ( just moist in winter). Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Or plant outside in a sunny, frost-protected spot.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
