Common Name: Creeping Mirror Plant
Botanical Name: Coprosma kirkii
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Non-Hazardous
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Frost Tolerant (10°F/-12 °C)
Groundcover
Low-Hedging
Shrub
Average Width Growth: 4 Feet - 6 Feet
Average Height Growth: 1 Foot - 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 1 Foot - 3 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 5 Years - 10 Years
Hardy Zones: 8B - 11A
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Early Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
If displayed under shade, it would be best to be a lightly shaded area.
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Creeping Mirror Plant
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