Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'® 15cm
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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'® 15cm Care & Tips
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Year-round color chameleon — shifting green to pink, cream and red 🌈
Family: Rubiaceae • Pot diameter: 15 cm • Height: 20 cm
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'® stands out for its glossy, multicolored foliage with cream and pink tones that intensify seasonally, delivering a dynamic look all year. Its compact, rounded habit keeps clean lines and pairs beautifully with both contemporary and classic schemes. In entrances, balconies and planters it acts as an instant focal point, elevating the space from day one. Choose it when you want high visual impact with a small footprint, seamless repetition in row plantings, and reliable presence across seasons.
Place in sun to part shade with excellent drainage. For deeper pink-red winter tones, choose a sunnier spot. In frost-prone areas, protect plants or grow in containers.
Taxonomy & genus: Coprosma (fam. Rubiaceae) includes New Zealand evergreens with glossy, leathery foliage and excellent tolerance to coastal, wind-exposed sites.
Selection & improvement: 'Rainbow Surprise'® was selected for high-gloss, polychromatic foliage (green centers with cream margins maturing to pink–red tones) and a compact, rounded habit. Breeding/selection is attributed to Growell Ornamental Plants (Rangiora, New Zealand), with Plant Variety Rights (PVR).
Distribution: EU supply via licensing from Van Vliet New Plants (NL) and partnered EU/UK nurseries, under the commercial name Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' (PBR).
Naming & character: “Rainbow Surprise” reflects the shifting palette (cream → pink → red) that intensifies in cooler weather, distinguishing it from steadier two-tone cultivars.
| 🔎 Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Botanical | Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'® |
| 🪴 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 | Pet & child friendly |
✨ Multicolor, glossy foliage with seasonal shifts.
🌬️ Wind & salt tolerant.
🧱 Compact size for small spaces.
🧬 Family Rubiaceae (coffee’s family).
🔬 Pink-red hues intensify with cool weather (anthocyanin build-up).
🌱 Tolerates slightly alkaline soils if drainage is excellent.
Sun to part shade; for stronger pink-red winter color, give more sun in autumn–winter.
When the top layer has dried; avoid prolonged root-zone moisture.
To about -2°C; use frost cloth or move to shelter during freezes.
Free-draining, organic-rich mix; in pots add perlite/pumice for aeration.
© 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.