Coprosma "Rainbow Connection"

Common Name:
Rainbow Connection Mirror Plant

Description:
Coprosma 'Rainbow Connection' is a vibrant and compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, multi-coloured foliage. The small, rounded leaves emerge with tones of green and cream, then develop striking highlights of pink, orange, and gold, particularly in cooler months, making it a year-round standout in the garden or in pots. This cultivar is especially valued for its neat, tidy growth habit and naturally domed shape, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its form. In Melbourne gardens, it performs well in full sun to part shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, light frost, and is relatively drought-hardy once established. 'Rainbow Connection' is ideal for low hedges, borders, or as a colourful accent plant in mixed plantings.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 80–100 cm
Width: 80–100 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers are inconspicuous

Flower Colour:
Greenish
Inconspicuous

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Bird Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary
Frost Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Highly Ornamental Foliage

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Gorgeous'
Phormium 'Pink Stripe'
Westringia fruticosa
Salvia 'So Cool Lilac'
Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.