{"product_id":"coprosma-repens-pacific-sunset","title":"Coprosma repens 'Pacific Sunset'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMirror Bush Pacific Sunset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCoprosma repens 'Pacific Sunset'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand (cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacific 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 m H x 1.2 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 25–40 cm per year; compact and densely branched with a naturally rounded habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, oval leaves with bright green centres and creamy-yellow margins that intensify in cooler weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, greenish-white, inconspicuous clusters in spring; non-fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round variegated foliage with enhanced golden tones in autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides dense nesting sites for small birds; berries attract native birds when produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal conditions, salt spray, wind, drought, frost to -5°C, clay soils, heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formal hedge: 60–80 cm apart; informal screen: 1–1.5 m apart; mixed border: 1.2–1.5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to dogs and cats; safe for family gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best variegation and compact form in full sun with some afternoon protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soils including sandy, loam, and clay; tolerates poor soils and coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 8–10 weeks; twice weekly deep watering. Established: Summer fortnightly; Winter monthly or rely on rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning after spring growth to maintain shape; naturally tidy growth habit requires minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e All SA regions including Hills, coastal areas, Adelaide Plains, and Riverland; excellent for Mediterranean climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; pH 6.0–8.0 (slightly acid to alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate luminous low hedging along pathways or property boundaries for year-round structure and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in mixed shrub borders with dark-leafed companions like Westringia or Grevillea to highlight the golden variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as specimen plantings in contemporary gardens, coastal landscapes, or Mediterranean-style courtyards where the glossy foliage adds sophistication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacific Sunset mirror bush delivers effortless elegance with its gleaming variegated foliage that brightens even the shadiest corner of your garden. 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