38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Coprosma 'Red Rocks'
Red Rocks Coprosma
$15
PB3
Mature height:
40 - 60 cm
Mature width:
60 - 90 cm
A fascinating, highly textured native evergreen shrub with a compact, mounded, divaricating habit. Features tiny, narrow leaves held on a complex, tangled maze of thin, wiry branches. The foliage displays a warm terracotta-red to deep bronze-brown colour that turns intensely vibrant in winter cold.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in average, well-drained soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the deepest, most vibrant red winter colour.
Flower
Inconspicuous.
Care & Maintenance
Coprosma 'Red Rocks' is a highly durable shrub that is perfectly adapted to harsh, exposed Central Otago sites.
• Drought-hardy and frost-proof once established in the ground.
• Maintain with light clip using shears in spring.
• Avoid planting in heavy, wet, or clay depressions.
• Prefers sunny, open, well-draining positions for best colour.
Common Uses for
Coprosma 'Red Rocks'
01
Winter colour Accent
Delivers invaluable, rich reddish-bronze colour shifts to the garden when other summer plants fade.
02
Bank Stabilisation
Its vigorous, spreading habit makes it ideal for anchoring loose soil on slopes, banks, and retaining walls.
03
Structural Garden Anchor
Provides essential, year-round, bronze-toned structural backbone to borders.
04
Contemporary Rockeries
Fits perfectly into minimalist stone layouts, contemporary line beds, and gravel riverbed designs.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only