Article: RAINBOW SURPRISE MIRROR PLANT

Plant of the Week

RAINBOW SURPRISE MIRROR PLANT

Sunday, May 25, 2003

Botanical Name: Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise

Description: For a focal point in the garden, and a real conversation piece, plant coprosma in a pot and set it in an empty spot. Coprosmas tended to be larger-growing, ungainly creatures. Now new dwarf varieties that originated in breeding and hybridizing programs in New Zealand are much more garden friendly. They sport a multitude of colors in their variegated leaves that are so shiny they look as though they've been wiped with a polish.

Challenges: Coprosmas enjoy afternoon shade. They make good centerpieces in containers because the roots can be kept moist but ...

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