Coprosma repens 'Poor Knights'

We are now offering Coprosma repens 'Poor Knights'  in the larger 0.5L grade! Enjoy more established, thriving plants ready to make an immediate impact in your garden.

Coprosma repens ‘Poor Knights’ is a hardy, evergreen New Zealand native shrub, valued for its dense foliage, glossy leaves, and coastal tolerance. It’s ideal for hedging, screening, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Description

• Evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit

• Glossy dark green leaves, sometimes with a slight bronze tint

• Produces small, inconspicuous flowers, followed by bright red berries

• Typically grows  1- 1.5m high and wide

• Hardy, long-lived, and low-maintenance

Growing Conditions

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates sandy and coastal soils

• Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established

• Hardy to wind, frost, and salt spray

• Low maintenance; occasional pruning keeps shape tidy

Uses in Landscaping

• Ideal for hedges, screening, and coastal plantings

• Excellent as a feature shrub or specimen plant

• Attracts birds, supporting biodiversity

• Suitable for parks, reserves, and residential gardens

• Works well in mass plantings or formal garden designs