Coprosma Repens Chameleon 3.5 L Pot
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Coprosma repens ‘Chameleon’
Common name: Chameleon Mirror Bush
Botanical name: Coprosma repens ‘Chameleon’
Description
Coprosma repens ‘Chameleon’ is a colourful evergreen shrub grown for its glossy foliage that changes colour throughout the year. The leaves display a striking mix of green, cream, yellow, pink, and red, becoming more vibrant during the cooler months. Its dense, compact growth and year-round colour make it an excellent choice for hedging, borders, containers, and feature planting. It is highly tolerant of coastal conditions and well suited to Perth’s climate.
Features
- Height: 1.5–2 m
- Width: 1.5–2 m
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
- Foliage: Small, glossy leaves with variegated green, cream, yellow, pink, and red tones
- Flowers: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring
- Evergreen: Yes
- Wildlife: Dense foliage provides shelter for small birds
Landscaping importance
Coprosma ‘Chameleon’ is ideal for:
- Colourful evergreen hedges
- Feature shrubs
- Borders and garden beds
- Coastal gardens
- Low-maintenance landscapes
- Large pots and containers
- Courtyard gardens
Its vibrant foliage provides year-round colour, making it a valuable contrast plant among green shrubs.
Care in Perth
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Best foliage colour develops in full sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and adapts to sandy and loamy soils.
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it is drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
- Mulch: Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Frost: Tolerates light frosts.
- Coastal conditions: Excellent tolerance to wind and salt spray, making it perfect for coastal gardens around Perth.
Pruning and maintenance
- Trim lightly throughout the growing season to maintain a compact shape.
- Prune harder in late winter or early spring if rejuvenation is needed.
- Remove any damaged or dead branches as required.
Why grow
Coprosma repens
‘Chameleon’?
- Stunning multicoloured foliage all year
- Evergreen and low maintenance
- Excellent for hedging and screening
- Drought tolerant once established
- Highly suitable for coastal gardens
- Great for pots, courtyards, and feature planting
- Adds vibrant colour to any landscape
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Coprosma Repens Chameleon 3.5 L Pot
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