{"product_id":"coprosma-taupata","title":"Coprosma (Taupata)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a coastal boundary that needs to shrug off salt spray and constant wind, taupata (Coprosma repens) is about as tolerant as native shrubs come. Its thick, glossy leaves handle exposure that would scorch or shred more delicate foliage, and the plant grows fast enough to turn into a genuinely useful hedge or windbreak within a few years. Small orange-red berries follow through the growing season, adding a bit of colour and giving birds a reason to visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaupata is really at its best on exposed coastal sections where few other plants get a foothold. Whether you need a living barrier to slow the wind before it reaches the vegetable garden, or a dense hedge to give a beachside section some privacy, this is a plant built for the job. It responds well to trimming, so you can keep it as a neat, formal hedge or let it grow more loosely into a rounded shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, taupata is low-maintenance and reliable, which is exactly what you want from a plant doing the hard work of protecting the rest of your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing and Growing Coprosma (Taupata)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaupata seed needs cold stratification to germinate well, and it loses viability fairly quickly in storage, so sow it while it's fresh where you can. Cold stratify for 4 to 6 weeks in a damp paper towel in the fridge before sowing. Germination can still be a bit erratic even after stratification, so allow time for seedlings to come through unevenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow between September and November, with a soil temperature of 15 to 20°C giving the best results. Germination typically takes 30 to 60 days. Plants grow to 2 to 8 metres depending on how they're managed, and generally take 3 to 5 years from transplanting to reach a well-established size.\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":"25 seeds","offer_id":49194558095668,"sku":"L4056.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":49194558128436,"sku":"L4056.100sdsW","price":18.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":49194558161204,"sku":"L4056.250sdsW","price":40.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":49194558193972,"sku":"L4056.500sdsW","price":69.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":49194558226740,"sku":"L4056.1000sdsW","price":110.45,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/L4056-W.png?v=1784374983","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/coprosma-taupata","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}