Coprosma 'Chocolate Soldier' 15cm
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€10,00
Coprosma 'Chocolate Soldier' 15cm Care & Tips
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Chocolate-toned, dangerously attractive 🔥
Family: Rubiaceae • Pot diameter: 15 cm • Height: 20 cm
Coprosma 'Chocolate Soldier' stands out for its glossy, deep chocolate foliage with warm khaki and bronze undertones that add rich visual depth all year. Its compact, rounded habit keeps clean lines and fits both modern and classic schemes. In entrances, balconies and planters it acts as an instant focal point, upgrading the space from day one. Choose it when you want strong, refined impact with limited volume, uniform repetition in rows, and reliable, premium presence in every season.
Sun to part shade with excellent drainage. In cooler months the tones deepen, giving striking seasonal contrast.
Taxonomy & genus: Coprosma is a New Zealand genus in Rubiaceae, known for glossy, leathery leaves and tolerance of windy, saline sites.
Selection & improvement: 'Chocolate Soldier' was selected for dark, high-gloss chocolate tones and a steady, rounded habit, aiming for clean form, stable colour and uniform behaviour in urban plantings.
Distribution: Circulated via nursery networks in New Zealand/Europe, widely used in planters and low borders.
Naming & character: The name reflects the warm, dark colourway and “disciplined” architecture that holds shape with minimal intervention.
| 🔎 Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Botanical name | Coprosma 'Chocolate Soldier' |
| 🪴 Pot/Size | 15 cm • 20 cm tall |
| ☀️ Light | Sun to part shade |
| 💧 Water | Moderate; free-draining |
| 🌡️ Temperature | Down to ~ −2 °C (protect from frost) |
| 📈 Growth | Compact, slow–medium |
| 🐾 Toxicity | Suitable for homes with children and pets |
✨ Premium, glossy chocolate palette; ready-made rounded form for clean design; stable colour year-round.
🧬 Family Rubiaceae (coffee relatives).
🔬 Dark tones intensify via anthocyanin build-up in cooler temperatures.
🌱 The waxy epidermis drives the sheen and coastal tolerance.
Sun to part shade; for deeper chocolate hues, give more light in cooler months.
Moderately; water when the top layer dries, prioritising good drainage.
Down to about −2 °C; protect or move to shelter during frost events.
Well-drained, rich in organic matter; in pots, a universal mix with perlite/pumice.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Natural variation applies; your plant may differ slightly in form, size or coloration depending on season and growing conditions.