Waxwing™ Orange Mirror Bush (Coprosma)
Shrub
- Colorful evergreen with glossy orange foliage!
- Heat and drought tolerant.
- Deer resistant.
- Ideal for small spaces and containers.
- Zones 9-11, sun/part sun, 1.5' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 29827
Common name: Mirror Bush
Zone: 9 - 11
Sun exposure: Full (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 1-1.5 ft tall x 3 ft wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Lime green
Season of Interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Specimen, hedge, landscaping, border plant, mass planting
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Water: Average.
Space: 3' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Nothing special required in zones 9 and warmer. In cold climates, bring indoors before a hard frost and grow in a cool, bright spot. Keep soil on the dry side.
Maintenance: No pruning or other special care is required. If growing as a dense hedge, can be clipped or trimmed as needed to main shape.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.