GARDEN DESIGN Colourful hedges

Adversity! We have had a lot of it this year it seems. With dire drought predictions, those looking for a hard wearing hedge may want to consider a colourful alternative to the traditional box hedge.

The Coprosma Pacific ™ series make superb medium-height hedges that are easily trimmed to give a formal box effect. Not only are they exceptionally drought and disease resistant, they are very quick to establish too. And they have no problem with salt spray and other coastal conditions.

European bred Pacific™ Coprosmas have dense bushy growth, which is an important prerequisite for a successful hedge that clips well to the desired height and shape. Add to that the glossy burnished foliage that looks great all year round, and you have the ultimate ‘red box hedge’.

Choose either Coprosma Pacific™ Sunrise in chocolate brown with hot pink highlights or Coprosma Pacific™ Sunset with a vivid red centre set against a burgundy to chocolate brown margin. For more garden inspiration go to tesselaar.com