If you're new to gardening and looking for a plant that's easy to grow, resilient, and visually stunning, let us introduce you to the Sweet Laurel Coppertop. This vibrant viburnum has just arrived in South Africa, and it's already making a statement with its gorgeous foliage and practical benefits.
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Why Choose Sweet Laurel Coppertop?
This plant is a fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It’s perfect for those looking to create privacy screens, hedges, or even eye-catching container plants. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round colour, while the coppery-bronze new growth adds warmth and contrast to any garden.
Key Benefits:
- Fast Growth – Ideal for quick coverage in new gardens or for fast topiary shapes.
- Striking Colour – Fresh leaves emerge in a deep coppery-red before maturing to a rich green.
- Versatile & Stylish – Works beautifully as a low hedge, topiary, or large screening shrub.
- Low Maintenance – Requires minimal care, with no major disease concerns.
- Weather Resistant – Wind-resistant and cold-hardy, making it a tough and reliable choice.
How to Grow and Care for Your Coppertop
To get the best out of your Sweet Laurel Coppertop, plant it in well-draining soil and water regularly while it establishes. A large hole with liberal compost and BioRock planting fertiliser will get them growing with strong roots. Once settled, it's drought-tolerant but will always benefit from a layer of mulch around their base to keep them lush. As with all the Viburnum varieties they only need occasional pruning to maintain their shape.
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A Plant for Every Garden
Whether you’re starting fresh or adding to an established garden, the Sweet Laurel Coppertop is a fantastic choice. Its lush foliage, year-round colour, and easy-going nature make it an excellent option for both beginner and seasoned gardeners. If you haven't seen this beauty yet, now’s the time!