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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 8–10
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — commonly known as Looking Glass Plant

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rubiaceae

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Photos (103)

Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — scientifically termed Coprosma repens 'Picturata'; it does well in a container or as a hedge, image 92
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — surrounded by a deep green margin; the Looking Glass Plant forms a naturally rounded shape, image 99
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — The foliage presents a central splash of golden-yellow to light green; which contains over 100, image 98
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
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — <br><br>Typically reaching heights of up to 5 feet with a spread of about 4 feet; perfect for, image 101
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, preferring a spot with full sun to partial shade, image 103
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — the Looking Glass Plant forms a naturally rounded shape; which contains over 100 species, image 102

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