38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata'
Variegated Kirk's Coprosma
$15
PB3
Mature height:
40 - 60 cm
Mature width:
1 - 1.5 m
A beautiful, spreading evergreen shrub with glossy, pale-green leaves broadly margined with creamy-white. Maintains a bright, cheerful, variegated look year-round.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in average, well-drained soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; bright light enhances variegation.
Flower
Inconspicuous.
Care & Maintenance
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a striking, hardy shrub that adds bright, variegated colour to the Central Otago garden.
• Prune occasionally to maintain a tight, bushy shape.
• Promptly remove any rare, solid green leaf reversals.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining soil for vibrant growth.
• Very hardy and resistant to local wind conditions.
Common Uses for
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata'
01
Bright Border Edge
Instantly lights up dark, gloomy, or semi-shaded garden corners.
02
Modern Garden Edge
Provides a clean, geometric, high-contrast structural ribbon along paths.
03
Retaining Wall Cascade
Planted along the crown of stone dry-walls to spill gracefully over the face in a bright, cascading curtain.
04
Mass Slope Cover
Grouped on large banks to establish sweeping, eye-catching, low-maintenance colourful definition.
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