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Coprosma repens Marble Queen

Coprosma x repens Marble Queen
Mirror Plant, Looking-glass plant

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A lovely little bush with evergreen foliage, very decorative with its green and white variegation and shiny texture. Suited to mild climates where frosts are rare and not intense and coastal areas, the Coprosma offers a constant show with its bright foliage. It grows in neutral to acidic soil and in full sun, or even in partial shade in hot climates. Its compact and rounded habit also makes it easy to cultivate in containers, wherever the climate is too cold and requires winter protection. It is then an ideal plant to decorate a terrace or balcony, as well as a conservatory in winter.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Coprosma 'Marble Queen' is a small bush with evergreen foliage variegated with cream-white and extremely decorative all year round. Originally from New Zealand, it is not very hardy, but drought-resistant and very tolerant to sea sprays. Therefore, it is a perfect bush for coastal gardens or very mild climates when planted in the ground. Its pretty, shiny and tough leaves in a mixture of deep green and cream white, have a bright appearance that will illuminate a plant bed all year round. In colder regions, this small bush with an upright habit and dense foliage will adorn the terrace or balcony throughout the summer and will spend the winter protected from frost.

The Coprosma genus consists of 90 to 100 species of evergreen bushes and small trees that are mostly native to New Zealand. These plants belong to the Rubiaceae family, which includes, for example, the Coffee plant and the Gardenia. Recently introduced to the European horticultural market, these bushes, known as mirror plants, develop extremely shiny foliage where light and colours play wonderfully. From their origins, these not very hardy plants have retained a preference for dry and warm climates, as well as poor and well-drained soils. Hybrids and cultivars like this one are not very hardy and suffer from temperatures below -4°C. Therefore, their cultivation in the ground will be limited to coastal areas without severe frosts.
Coprosma 'Marble Queen' is a variety derived from the species Coprosma repens. It has an upright and dense habit, reaching a height and width of about 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) at maturity after 10 to 20 years. It develops evergreen foliage composed of small opposite, entire, ovate leaves with rounded tips. They are very tough and their texture is shiny, increasing their attractiveness. Their bright green is variegated with cream-white in an irregular margin, creating a very attractive visual effect in all seasons. This male produces small yellow flowers in summer, which are quite insignificant and consequently do not give decorative berries like the female.
Coprosma grows in neutral to acidic, light, and well-drained soil. Once well-rooted, it tolerates drought quite well. It is also resistant to wind and sea sprays.

Coprosma 'Marble Queen' is a very popular bush in New Zealand, thanks to its decorative aspect, adaptation to the local climate, and very good resistance to diseases and insects, except perhaps scale insects. Its variegation will be even more striking when combined in a bed with a purple plant, such as the Pittosporum tenuifolium Purpureum, which is also well adapted to coastal areas and has beautifully wavy dark foliage. With its greyish foliage, the Teucrium fruticans will also be a good companion, especially since its blue flowering lasts a long time. The Common Myrtle, with its beautiful dark green, glossy foliage, aromatic when crushed, is also interesting in this type of situation.

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Coprosma repens Marble Queen (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated
Foliage description very shiny

Botanical data

Genus

Coprosma

Species

x repens

Cultivar

Marble Queen

Family

Rubiaceae

Other common names

Mirror Plant, Looking-glass plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference18455

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Planting and care

Coprosma 'Marble Queen' thrives in open ground in coastal regions spared from frost. It is best planted in spring, in full sun or partial shade, with autumn colours being more intense in the sun. It is a plant that tolerates drought and poor soils but dislikes the presence of limestone in the soil. Plant it in light, well-drained soil, for example a mixture of leaf compost, ericaceous soil, and river sand. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Water regularly to aid in establishment. Once well established, the Coprosma can do without watering in summer.

Pruning is not essential, if necessary prune sparingly between April and August. Water plants in containers regularly. In cold regions, bring them indoors to a cool, bright, minimally heated room before the arrival of heavy frost.

Modern hybrids seem to be less prone to attacks from scale insects and sooty mould. However, plants grown in greenhouses will be more exposed to these pests and diseases.

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Light, well-drained soil.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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