How to Grow and Care for Mirrorplant 'Inferno'

Mirrorplant 'Inferno' is distinct for its glossy, variegated light and dark green leaves with bold red margins, which become entirely red in winter. A cultivar of Coprosma, its name comes from its fiery color. Gardeners love it for the color it adds to winter gardens and its resistance to pests and disease.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mirrorplant 'Inferno'

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Mirrorplant 'Inferno' is an evergreen shrub reaching heights of 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters). It has a striking variegated foliage characterized by small, ovate leaves. In spring and summer, the leaves are green with lime-green edges framed in red, transitioning to brilliant pink and deep red during cooler fall and winter months. Its flowers are inconspicuous, with the plant's vibrant leaves standing out as its defining feature. The shrub has an upright growth habit and adapts to full sun to light shade conditions, tolerating occasional to regular watering. It is also frost-hardy to 20-25°F (-6 to -4°C).

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