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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rubiaceae (Madders) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Parentage: (C. repens hybrid) |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' - A dense rounded shrub that grows to 4 to 5 feet tall and as wide with interesting small obovate dark green leaves with broad pale yellow margins that turn orange and red. In fall the color of the leaves is a deep orange-red with a dark green in the middle and remains this way until new growth commences in the spring. Flowers are inconspicuous. Plant in full coastal sun to light shade inland in moderately well-drained soil. Irrigate occasionally to regularly. Hardy to 20-25 F. Tolerates shearing (best in fall or spring) or can be allowed to take a more natural form. This plant is thought to be a Coprosma repens cultivar or hybrid. It received Plant Breeders Rights protection in Australia in 1997 but this status was retracted in 1998.
The information about Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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