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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Coprosma Karekare Wave
Height: 0.2m;  Spread: 3m
Karekare Coprosma hybrid (Ground Cover)
Originally collected from near the surf club at Karekare this is a hybrid form of Coprosma that forms a wide expanse of undulating green waves. Hardy and vigorous.
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...