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Looking Glass Plant

Coprosma Repens 'Picturata'

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Overview

The Coprosma repens 'Picturata', commonly known as Looking Glass Plant, is an eye-catching evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. The center of each leaf gleams with a golden hue, bordered by a striking green edge. Perfect for adding year-round interest, it thrives in well-drained soil, reaching up to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Ideal for coastal areas, it requires minimal water once established and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type Shrub
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — which can create a luminous effect against the plant's dense; it does well in a container or as a hedge

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rubiaceae

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Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — Although tolerant of coastal conditions; it does well in a container or as a hedge, accent, or colorful
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — Although tolerant of coastal conditions
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — this cultivar stands out with its glossy; it does well in a container or as a hedge, accent, or, image 68
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — is an eye-catching evergreen shrub with glossy leaves; which contains over 100 species, image 86
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — <br><br>Typically reaching heights of up to 5 feet with a spread of about 4 feet
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — surrounded by a deep green margin
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — which can create a luminous effect against the plant's dense; it does well in a container or as, image 100
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