Coprosma repens 'Pacific Sunset'
Not sure how many you need? Use the hedge calculator below.
Plants travel upright in enclosed trucks - not general couriers. Learn more
Enter your hedge length to estimate how many plants you’ll need.
Tight = faster privacy, more plants upfront
Mirror Bush Pacific Sunset
Botanical Name: Coprosma repens 'Pacific Sunset'
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: New Zealand (cultivar)
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Overview
Pacific Sunset mirror bush is a stunning variegated cultivar prized for its glossy, cream-margined foliage that creates brilliant golden highlights in the landscape. This compact, dense shrub offers year-round colour with exceptional coastal tolerance and low maintenance requirements. Perfect for contemporary gardens, mixed borders, or as a striking hedge plant that brings luminous colour to any setting.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 1.5 m H x 1.2 m W
- Growth Rate: Moderate; 25–40 cm per year; compact and densely branched with a naturally rounded habit
- Foliage: Glossy, oval leaves with bright green centres and creamy-yellow margins that intensify in cooler weather
- Flowers: Tiny, greenish-white, inconspicuous clusters in spring; non-fragrant
- Seasonal Interest: Year-round variegated foliage with enhanced golden tones in autumn and winter
- Wildlife Value: Provides dense nesting sites for small birds; berries attract native birds when produced
- Tolerance: Coastal conditions, salt spray, wind, drought, frost to -5°C, clay soils, heat
- Planting Density: Formal hedge: 60–80 cm apart; informal screen: 1–1.5 m apart; mixed border: 1.2–1.5 m apart
- Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to dogs and cats; safe for family gardens
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade; best variegation and compact form in full sun with some afternoon protection
- Soil: Well-drained soils including sandy, loam, and clay; tolerates poor soils and coastal conditions
- Water Needs: Establishment: 8–10 weeks; twice weekly deep watering. Established: Summer fortnightly; Winter monthly or rely on rainfall
- Maintenance: Light pruning after spring growth to maintain shape; naturally tidy growth habit requires minimal intervention
- Lifespan: 15–20 years
- Climate Zones: All SA regions including Hills, coastal areas, Adelaide Plains, and Riverland; excellent for Mediterranean climates
- Soil pH: Adaptable; pH 6.0–8.0 (slightly acid to alkaline)
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Create luminous low hedging along pathways or property boundaries for year-round structure and colour
- Plant in mixed shrub borders with dark-leafed companions like Westringia or Grevillea to highlight the golden variegation
- Use as specimen plantings in contemporary gardens, coastal landscapes, or Mediterranean-style courtyards where the glossy foliage adds sophistication
Why You Will Love It
Pacific Sunset mirror bush delivers effortless elegance with its gleaming variegated foliage that brightens even the shadiest corner of your garden. This tough, reliable performer thrives in challenging conditions while maintaining its stunning appearance year-round, making it the perfect choice for busy gardeners who want maximum impact with minimal fuss.