This shrub forms a dense prostrate to upright habit with many arching branched stems. It has narrow mid to dark green linear leaves and the inconspicuous white tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Coprosma x kirkii is a cross between C. acerosa and C. repens and is naturally found in New Zealand growing on the coast and inland.

It prefers a well-drained fertile moist sandy loam and grows in a semi-shaded to full sun position. It tolerates salt spray and frost but is drought tender. 

The Small Leafed Looking Glass Plant is a hardy reliable prostrate plant that is grown for its spreading habit. It is grown as a spill-over or ground cover in a semi-shade position. It is planted in coastal gardens or grown in pots or tubs and can be trimmed to form a low hedge. It is moderately to fast growing and establishes in 2 to 4 years and in its native region it is used for sand dune stabilisation. ID 745

Coprosma (ko-PROS-ma) kirkii (ker-KEY-eye)  

‘Coprosma’: from Greek kopros + osme - dung smell; ‘kirkii’:

Rubiaceae (ROO-bee-AY-see-ee)
Coffee and Madder Family