Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' (Rainbow Surprise Looking-Glass Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Coprosma |
| Cultivar | 'Rainbow Surprise' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 to 34 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 to 2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | C. 'Rainbow Surprise' is an evergreen shrub bearing dense foliage. The leaves are small and ovate ranging in colour from lime green to pink. |
| Shape | Bushy, to rounded. |
| Landscape | Ornamental specimen, or as a hedge in the garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate from ripe-wood cuttings in autumn. Plants will hybridize freely from seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. In order for berries to appear, male and female plants must be grown in close proximity. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise', leaf. Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England.