{"product_id":"coprosma-repens-tequila-sunrise","title":"Coprosma repens 'Tequila Sunrise'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTequila Sunrise Coprosma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tequila Sunrise’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand (coastal species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tequila Sunrise’ is a vibrant, glossy-foliaged shrub renowned for its intense seasonal colour shifts and exceptional toughness—perfectly suited to Adelaide’s coastal, windy and low-rainfall conditions. New growth emerges bright lime to gold, maturing into vivid orange, amber and copper-red tones through the cooler months. Its naturally tidy, rounded form and high-gloss foliage make it a standout feature shrub, hedge, or container plant, adding year-round colour with almost no effort. As a true coastal species, it thrives near the ocean, tolerating salt spray, wind, heat and drought once established. While not fragrant, the foliage can emit a mild, resinous scent when handled, and leaf colour intensifies dramatically in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 m H × 1–1.2 m W (easily kept smaller with clipping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, thick, leathery leaves with bright lime, gold, orange and red tones;\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003ecolour deepens to fiery orange-red in autumn–winter and in exposed coastal\/windy sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, insignificant greenish flowers (late spring–summer); not ornamentally important\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectacular year-round foliage colour, with maximum intensity in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching provides shelter; berries (if formed) may attract birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought-tolerant once established; excellent coastal \u0026amp; wind tolerance (front-line); heat-tolerant; light frost tolerant (colour intensifies in cold); tolerates sandy, saline \u0026amp; alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedge: 2–3 plants per metre; Specimens: 1–1.2 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—generally non-toxic; glossy leaves discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for strongest colour; tolerates part shade but with reduced red\/orange tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; thrives in coastal sands and alkaline SA soils; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 14–21 days in summer; rarely in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-maintenance—light clip 1–2×\/year to shape or hedge; mulch annually; feed lightly in spring if desired.\u003cbr data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eTolerates harder pruning but avoid cutting to old bare wood for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent in Mediterranean \u0026amp; temperate SA; thrives across Adelaide plains, Fleurieu, Yorke \u0026amp; Eyre Peninsulas, and coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates mildly acidic with correct drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-impact foliage shrub for year-round colour in low-water landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal gardens, coastal banks, and front-line exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright evergreen hedge or screen with seasonal red\/orange highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with silver, blue or dark foliage plants (Westringia, Teucrium, Dianella, Loropetalum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking feature in pots, courtyards and alfresco spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for modern, tropical-inspired or seaside garden styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Tequila Sunrise’ delivers unbeatable colour with almost no care—glossy foliage that shifts from lime to rich orange-red through the seasons, exceptional drought and coastal toughness, and a compact form that stays neat with minimal pruning. Whether used as a feature shrub, hedge, or container statement, it thrives in Adelaide’s heat, wind and coastal conditions while providing year-round visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48580182049020,"sku":"COPR-REPE-TEQU-SUNR-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/coprosma-repens-tequila-sunrise-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1764914794","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/coprosma-repens-tequila-sunrise","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}