Coprosma 'Inferno'PBR (f/v)
An evergreen shrub to 1.3m high, with an upright habit and oval to rounded, glossy green leaves edged with yellow-orange in spring and summer, and flushed dark purple-brown with red margins in autumn and winter. This is a female cultivar, though flowers are insignificant and berries are rarely produced
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Orange | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow Orange | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Pink | |||
| Winter | Red Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Coprosma are evergreen shrubs with leathery, simple leaves and insignificant dioecious flowers, followed by colourful berries on female plants, where both sexes are grown together
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In milder areas, grow outdoors in neutral to slightly acid soil, in sun or light shade, and protect from winter frosts. In colder areas, grow under glass in loam-based potting compost with added grit, in bright filtered light and with good ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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