Coprosma repens ‘Marble Queen’, commonly known as Mirror Plant, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, variegated foliage and strong coastal performance. It’s an excellent choice for adding brightness and contrast in both modern and Mediterranean landscapes.

The foliage is thick, rounded, and highly reflective, with a marbled mix of creamy white and green tones. The leaves have a polished, almost lacquered appearance that catches light and adds a luminous quality to the planting.

It forms a dense, rounded shrub that can be used as a hedge, accent, or structural backdrop. Its natural fullness makes it easy to maintain with minimal pruning.

In mild climates, it may produce small, inconspicuous flowers followed by occasional berries, though it is primarily grown for its foliage.

Coprosma ‘Marble Queen’ grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well drained soil. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant and performs especially well in coastal conditions.

It typically reaches about 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, forming a full, rounded shrub. It is well suited for USDA zones 9 through 11. The foliage is evergreen.

This plant has low toxicity and is generally safe for gardens with pets and children.

It is generally deer resistant.

Coprosma repens ‘Marble Queen’ fits especially well into coastal, Mediterranean, and modern garden designs, where its glossy foliage can be used to brighten and contrast deeper tones.

It pairs well with plants like Phormium ‘Sundowner’ to enhance warm color tones, Westringia fruticosa ‘Morning Light’ to reinforce a variegated palette, and Ruschia ‘Nana’ to create a clean, low growing ground layer beneath.

Expert Tip:

Place this where it can catch light throughout the day, because its glossy leaves reflect sunlight and enhance its variegation. Occasional pruning will help maintain a dense, clean shape.

— Nick from Rooted Theory