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Coprosma fire

Coprosma is a genus in the family Rubiaceae found in New Zealand, Hawaii, Borneo, Java, New Guinea and in various pacific islands from Australia all the way to the Chilean archipelago of the Juan Fernández Islands. This evergreen shrub has green, oval, fleshy leaves which later on turn red and it reaches 60-80 cm in height, although it grows quite slowly. It can be cultivated both in gardens and on balconies and it is appreciated for its decorative foliage.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

coprosma fire

Common name

Common name

coprosma fire

Variety

Variety

Flower colour

Flower colour

Temperature

Temperature

min 0°C
Exposure

Exposure

direct sunlight

Watering needs

Watering needs

High in summer, medium-low in winter

Blooming

Blooming

Availability

Availability

novembre/gennaio

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