Rainbow Surprise Mirror Plant

Rainbow Surprise Mirror Plant

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Rainbow Surprise Mirror Plant

Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'

A tough, kaleidoscopic evergreen with mirror-like leaves for non-stop coastal color.

$16.90
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Rainbow Surprise Mirror Plant is a dazzling, year-round color spectacle for the Bay Area garden. Its thick, waxy leaves shine like polished mirrors, showcasing a confetti-like mix of olive green, lime, gold, cream, and pink, which deepens to vibrant scarlet in fall and winter. This tough, evergreen shrub forms a dense, rounded mound that is exceptionally resilient to coastal winds, salt spray, and drought once established. It’s a versatile, low-maintenance choice for adding a long season of brilliant, reflective color to hedges, mixed borders, or containers.

Kaleidoscopic Foliage: Features glossy, waxy leaves with a confetti-like variegation of olive green, lime, gold, cream, and pink, turning rich scarlet in cool weather.
Shiny, Resilient Leaves: The thick, waxy cuticle gives leaves a shiny, mirror-like finish that reflects light and helps resist salt and wind damage.
Coastal & Drought Tough: Exceptionally tolerant of coastal conditions, salt spray, wind, and drought, making it ideal for exposed seaside or inland gardens.
Dense, Rounded Habit: Forms a neat, dense, rounded shrub reaching 4-5 feet tall and wide, providing excellent structure.
Colorful Berries (with pollinator): Female plants will produce colorful ornamental berries if a male mirror plant is nearby for pollination.
Versatile & Low Maintenance: Perfect for colorful hedges, mass plantings, or containers. Requires minimal pruning to shape.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Oval, highly glossy leaves with a thick, waxy coating that gives them a distinctive "mirrored" appearance. The foliage is a vibrant mix of green, cream, gold, and pink, deepening to a rich scarlet in the fall and winter.Habit: A dense, rounded, evergreen shrub prized for its spectacular and colorful reflective foliage.
  • Mature Height: 4-5 ft.
  • Mature Width: 4-5 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Exceptionally colorful, glossy foliage provides year-round interest.Highly tolerant of coastal conditions, including salt and wind.Drought tolerant once established.Dense growth habit, excellent for hedging.Responds very well to pruning for formal shapes
  • Landscape Uses:Colorful formal or informal hedge.Striking specimen shrub.Container planting for patios.Coastal and modern gardens
FAQs

Q: Does it need a male plant to produce berries?
A: Yes. 'Rainbow Surprise' is typically a female cultivar. To enjoy its colorful berries, you need to plant a compatible male Mirror Plant (Coprosma) nearby.

Q: How do I maintain the brightest leaf color?
A: Plant it in full sun. The most intense pink, red, and golden variegation is triggered and maintained by cooler temperatures and full sunlight exposure.

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Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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