Coprosma Poor Knights

Name: Coprosma Poor Knights
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11182h
Price: 29.73 NZD
Availability: InStock

Taupata

Coprosma Poor Knights, commonly known as Taupata or Mirror Bush, is a NZ native shrub that carries glossy, green leaves on spreading stems. This groundcover Coprosma typically grows to 50 cm tall and 1 m wide. Coprosma Poor Knights is commonly included in coastal gardens, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, grown around the base of larger trees, or included in a border.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Taupata

How to grow a Coprosma Poor Knights ground cover?

Coprosma Poor Knights makes a fine addition to a garden and it is important to have the correct plant spacing. Generally, they are planted to become discrete balls rather than merging. The ideal spacing is 1.5 m apart if you want Coprosma Poor Knights to be discrete plants. At a 75 cm spacing the plants will merge and become an effective ground cover.

Can Coprosma Poor Knights be grown as a hedge?

Coprosma Poor Knights makes for a fantastic hedge. The plants should be spaced 40-50 cm apart and if you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 30-40 cm apart. Trimming should be undertaken during active growth in spring with just the sides trimmed so the plants continue to grow upwards. Most Coprosma Poor Knights hedges are kept to about 50 cm tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Poor Knights in NZ?

Coprosma Poor Knights is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in woodland gardens, or planted around stream and pond areas as either a fantastic ground cover plant or as a standalone plant. The glossy leaves and hardy nature makes this plant ideal for coastal and modern gardens.

Coprosma Poor Knights for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Coprosma Poor Knights for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Coprosma needs and impress you with both our products and service!

How to care for the Poor Knights Coprosma

Caring for the Poor Knights Coprosma is simply about getting a few easy things right so the plants thrive. They prefer a sheltered spot in either full sun or part shade. A well-drained and fertile soil will produce amazing plants. Adding organic matter like compost into the soil during planting will help with soil fertility. They prefer a soil on the dry side but it will benefit from watering during dry periods but be careful to avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot. Applying tree fertiliser in spring will keep the plants well-fed for the year. Any trimming should be undertaken in autumn or early spring which is mostly about shaping the plant. Applying mulch around the base of the plant helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.