{"product_id":"coprosma-karamu","title":"Coprosma (Karamu)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew native shrubs work as hard for as little fuss as karamu (Coprosma robusta). It grows quickly, tolerates coastal winds, clay soils and frost, and copes equally well in full sun or shade, which makes it a genuinely useful plant for spots where other things struggle to settle. The glossy, dark green leaves give it a tidy, healthy look through the year, and it carries clusters of small orange-red berries that native birds seek out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're planting for wildlife, karamu is one of the more rewarding choices. Birds visit for the berries, and the dense, twiggy growth gives them somewhere to shelter as well as feed. It's also a dependable option for revegetation plantings, where its fast growth and adaptability help it establish quickly on sites with variable soil and exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaramu isn't a plant that needs much attention once it's in the ground. It will grow into a small to medium shrub over several years, and beyond the occasional tidy-up if you want to manage its shape, it largely looks after itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing and Growing Coprosma (Karamu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaramu seed needs cold stratification to germinate reliably, and viability drops off quickly once seed has been sitting in storage, so it's worth sowing sooner rather than later. Cold stratify for 4 to 6 weeks in a damp paper towel in the fridge before sowing, and be prepared for germination to be a little erratic even with this treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow between September and November, aiming for a soil temperature of 15 to 20°C. Germination typically takes 30 to 60 days. Plants reach 3 to 6 metres in height and generally take 3 to 5 years from transplanting to become well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGermination Capacity: Seed has been sustainably foraged and has not undergone commercial seed cleaning or grading. Natives can be erratic germinators and \u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003enaturally low in germination capacity. Check expected germination rate under Product Information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":49194552262964,"sku":"L4055.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":49194552394036,"sku":"L4055.100sdsW","price":10.1,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":49194552295732,"sku":"L4055.250sdsW","price":22.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":49194552328500,"sku":"L4055.500sdsW","price":38.65,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":49194552361268,"sku":"L4055.1000sdsW","price":61.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/L4055-W.png?v=1784374963","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/coprosma-karamu","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}