This plant, coprosma sp...I cant find much information about it. I bought one today, but dont know if it is a perennial.
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Bernice H
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I bought one today, it is beautiful. But I dont know if it is a perennial, . It also says it is hardy in zones 8-11, I think I am in 6, so am wondering how it will do. Anyone familiar with this plant?
I couldn't find much info on it, other than New Zealand..etc
I couldn't find much info on it, other than New Zealand..etc
7 answers
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check web pages about crocosmia It does fine in Georgia
Walter Reeves
on May 14, 2012
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I think it is a tropical. You maybe able to keep it in a pot and over winter it in the house.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on May 14, 2012
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Bernice, does it say Mirror Plant on the tag? Does it look like it has blades sort of like an Iris or is it kind of a fat colorful leaf? There is Crocosmia and there is Coprosma.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on May 14, 2012
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Yes to you 4 seasons...web site does say mirror plant. It is coprosma sp, Tequila sunrise... kiaoraflora.com But when i went to this site and others, not much info on whether perennial or annual, tag says" foliage changes from limegreen and yellow in the spring, to sunset orange and burgundy as the weather cools. Amazing in a container or window box" It doesnt really matter but if it is a perennial that would be super. I plan on putting it in a container. But it could grow to 3.5 h 3.5 w. Very lovely, shrub looking.
Bernice H
on May 15, 2012
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oh wow! I just looked at Evening Glow... I would have gotten this one if it had been there. It does say it keeps its leaves all winter, so this one must be a perennial. Tequila sunrise doesnt say that tho. Who needs flowers when these are so colorful? ok , editing here..just looked at Pina colada also ....extraordinary colorful plants.
Bernice H
on May 15, 2012
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If you're in Zone 6, Bernice, your nursery must be selling them as annuals. They're usually not hardy below zone 8.
Douglas Hunt
on May 15, 2012
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Here in Perth,Western Australia, I have COPROSMA in my garden and it's sometimes called THE MIRROR BUSH because the leaves are so glossy...! You can also get VARIEGATED COPROSMA which has very pretty leaves....! This area is not tropical although we do get some quite hot weather in summer.
Nadia Najjar
on Jan 19, 2016
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