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Coprosma 'Scarlet O'Hara' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Coprosma 'Scarlet O'Hara'

Coprosma 'Scarlet O'Hara'

Genus: Coprosma
Family: Rubiaceae

About this plant

A compact evergreen shrub to around 1m high, with small, glossy, variegated green and yellow leaves that are flushed bright red in summer, and dark maroon in autumn and winter. Flowers in spring are green, small and insignificant

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

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

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years