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5x Coprosma Lighthouse - $5.99 each

Original price $29.95 - Original price $29.95
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Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’

Common Names: Lighthouse Coprosma
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: New Zealand (cultivar)
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Overview:

Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’ is a bold and vibrant native shrub known for its glossy, variegated foliage featuring deep green leaves with bright yellow margins. This compact and dense plant provides year-round colour and texture, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a standout specimen in gardens. Its toughness and adaptability make it perfect for coastal, urban, and native landscapes.

Key Features:

  • Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with vivid yellow variegation along the edges; evergreen.

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

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

  • Growth Rate: Moderate

  • Cultural & Ecological Value: Provides shelter and food for native birds and insects.

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 gardens

  • Containers and patio gardens

Care & Maintenance:

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

  • Watering: Water regularly while young; drought tolerant once established.

  • Feeding: Fertilise in spring for vibrant foliage and healthy growth.

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

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

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight:

Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’’s striking variegation makes it a favourite for gardeners looking to brighten shady or mixed garden areas.

Why Choose Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’?

Its bright, variegated foliage, compact habit, and hardiness make Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’ a top choice for adding colour and texture to native and coastal gardens.

 

Pot Size:

Standard Pot = 7cm Square
Large Pot = 9cm Square
Extra Large Pot =
1.5L Round

Use this guide to see how many plants of your selected pot size fit into a half or full carton.

Standard Pot = 25 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 10 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 5 plants per Carton

Urban- $16.55 per Carton    Rural- $23.85 per Carton 

Standard Pot = 50 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 25 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 10 plants per Carton

Urban- $16.55 per Carton    Rural- $23.85 per Carton

Product Size:

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