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Products > Coprosma 'Inferno' PP23,260   Coprosma 'Inferno' PP23,260 - Inferno Mirror Bush This listing for information only - We no longer grow this plant   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rubiaceae (Madders) Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Parentage: (C. repens hybrid) Height: 4-5 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Coprosma 'Inferno' PP23,260 (Inferno Mirror Bush) - A very colorful evergreen upright growing shrub to 4 to 5 feet tall with striking variegated foliage. The small ovate leaves are green with lime green edged in red in spring and summer then turning brilliant pink and deep red in the cool of fall and winter until new growth commences in the spring. Flowers are inconspicuous. Plant in full coastal sun to light shade inland in a moderately well-drained soil. Irrigate occasionally to regularly. Hardy to 20-25 F. Most Coprosma tolerate near-seaside conditions and likely this one will too. A great specimen garden plant, alone or in a group or as a dramatic low hedge or container plant. Seems to be more narrowly upright than other varieties. We originally had information that this plant from Growing Spectrum Nursery of Waikato, in the North Island of New Zealand, was bred using the cultivar 'Evening Glow' but the patent application indicates that is was discovered in 2006 by Peter Fraser, the founder of Growing Spectrum, growing in a garden in the nearby small town of Kihikihi. In this patent application a comparison was made to 'Evening Glow' indicating that 'Inferno' has leaves that are green with orange margins in summer with the leaves turning dark purple in winter while leaves of 'Evening Glow' are green when young and turn orange with maturity. Additionally 'Inferno' has an upright habit while 'Evening Glow' is spreading. US Patent PP23,260 was issued on Coprosma 'Inferno' on December 18, 2012. It is being marketed in the US by the Ball Horticulture Company. Image Courtesy Ball Horticulture.  This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Coprosma 'Inferno' PP23,260.