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5x Coprosma Roys Red - $5.99 each

Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’

Common Names: Roy’s Red Coprosma
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: New Zealand (cultivar)
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Overview:

Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ is a stunning native shrub prized for its strikingly vibrant red foliage that adds bold color to gardens year-round. Compact and dense in habit, it is perfect for hedging, screening, or as a standout specimen plant in native, coastal, and urban gardens. Its bright leaves provide excellent contrast against other greens in mixed borders.

Key Features:

  • Foliage: Glossy, small to medium leaves with vivid red hues, especially intense in cool weather; evergreen.

  • Flowers / Fruit: Small, inconspicuous flowers; female plants produce bright red-orange berries attractive to birds.

  • Form & Habit: Dense, compact, rounded shrub.

  • Growth Rate: Moderate

  • Cultural & Ecological Value: Provides shelter and food for native birds; supports local ecosystems.

Mature Size:

Attribute Size
Height 1.5–2 m
Spread 1.5–2 m
Form Dense, rounded shrub

Ideal Growing Conditions:

Requirement Detail
Light Full sun to partial shade
Water Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil Well-drained soil
pH Range Neutral to slightly acidic
Frost Tolerance Hardy to approx. –8 °C

Landscaping & Garden Uses:

  • Colourful hedging and screening

  • Mixed native and exotic shrub borders

  • Wildlife gardens supporting birds and pollinators

  • Coastal and urban garden planting

  • Containers and patio gardens

Care & Maintenance:

  • Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain compact shape.

  • Watering: Water regularly while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.

  • Feeding: Fertilise in spring with balanced fertiliser for vibrant foliage.

  • Pests & Diseases: Generally pest-free; monitor for scale or leaf spot.

  • Additional Tips: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight:

Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ is a popular cultivar developed for its brilliant red foliage, providing year-round colour interest unlike many other native shrubs.

Why Choose Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’?

Its vivid red foliage, compact form, and hardiness make Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ a perfect choice for gardeners wanting a bold, low-maintenance native shrub with strong visual impact.

Pot Size:

These are our standard size in 5-7cm square pots.

$6.24

Original: $17.83

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Description

Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’

Common Names: Roy’s Red Coprosma
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: New Zealand (cultivar)
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Overview:

Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ is a stunning native shrub prized for its strikingly vibrant red foliage that adds bold color to gardens year-round. Compact and dense in habit, it is perfect for hedging, screening, or as a standout specimen plant in native, coastal, and urban gardens. Its bright leaves provide excellent contrast against other greens in mixed borders.

Key Features:

  • Foliage: Glossy, small to medium leaves with vivid red hues, especially intense in cool weather; evergreen.

  • Flowers / Fruit: Small, inconspicuous flowers; female plants produce bright red-orange berries attractive to birds.

  • Form & Habit: Dense, compact, rounded shrub.

  • Growth Rate: Moderate

  • Cultural & Ecological Value: Provides shelter and food for native birds; supports local ecosystems.

Mature Size:

Attribute Size
Height 1.5–2 m
Spread 1.5–2 m
Form Dense, rounded shrub

Ideal Growing Conditions:

Requirement Detail
Light Full sun to partial shade
Water Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil Well-drained soil
pH Range Neutral to slightly acidic
Frost Tolerance Hardy to approx. –8 °C

Landscaping & Garden Uses:

  • Colourful hedging and screening

  • Mixed native and exotic shrub borders

  • Wildlife gardens supporting birds and pollinators

  • Coastal and urban garden planting

  • Containers and patio gardens

Care & Maintenance:

  • Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain compact shape.

  • Watering: Water regularly while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.

  • Feeding: Fertilise in spring with balanced fertiliser for vibrant foliage.

  • Pests & Diseases: Generally pest-free; monitor for scale or leaf spot.

  • Additional Tips: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight:

Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ is a popular cultivar developed for its brilliant red foliage, providing year-round colour interest unlike many other native shrubs.

Why Choose Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’?

Its vivid red foliage, compact form, and hardiness make Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ a perfect choice for gardeners wanting a bold, low-maintenance native shrub with strong visual impact.

Pot Size:

These are our standard size in 5-7cm square pots.

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