Waxwing Orange Mirror Bush

Waxwing Orange is a compact evergreen mirror bush grown for glossy foliage that shifts through orange, chartreuse, and yellow. This exact NGCOP8 selection is distinct from the separately named ‘Pacific Sunset’ cultivar, so its foliage and sizing are described from the breeder and wholesale records for Waxwing Orange. ## Appearance and placement The [Proven Winners cultivar page](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/coprosma/waxwing-orange-mirror-bush-coprosma-repens) identifies NGCOP8 and describes an evergreen shrub about 2–3 feet tall, with orange and yellow foliage. [Spring Meadow Nursery](https://springmeadownursery.com/plantfinder/wax-wings-orange-16560/) gives a 3-foot spread, USDA zones 9–11, full sun to part sun, and container, edging, groundcover, and mass-planting uses. The RHS lists ‘Pacific Sunset’ under a different cultivar code, JWNCOPPS, in its [separate cultivar record](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/293367/coprosma-repens-pacific-sunset-jwncopps-m-v/details). ## Growing conditions Plant in sun or part sun. The exact selection is listed as heat tolerant. Allow room for a roughly 3-foot spread, or use it in a container or low border where its bright foliage can be seen. ## Maintenance Use well-drained soil and water during establishment; the opened exact-selection sources do not establish a more specific irrigation schedule. Check the plant periodically for shape and remove damaged growth as needed.