Rainbow Surprise

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Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. Mirror bush · Ornamentals · bred by WARE RICHARD

also searched as: раинбов сурприсе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded crown shape, reaching 1.2–1.5 m in height and width. The leaves are small, leathery, and glossy, with an obovate shape.

Foliage color changes seasonally: in summer, they are dark green with a cream-yellow margin, which acquires pink, orange, and red shades during the autumn-winter period. The flowers are inconspicuous and have no decorative value.

The plant possesses resistance to wind and coastal conditions; after establishment, it exhibits drought tolerance. The variety is sensitive to severe frosts and is recommended for USDA zones 9–10, withstanding temperature drops down to -4...-7°C.

Used in ornamental gardening for creating hedges, as an accent plant in mixed plantings, or as a container crop.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: WARE RICHARD 2 Developed the variety
Applicant: WARE RICHARD 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: WARE RICHARD 2 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

South Africa № PT 2641

Terminated

Application filed 13 November 1988
Registered 25 January 2000
Entry closed 12 March 2019

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Breeder

WARE RICHARD

breeder code Rainbow Surprise

All 2 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 3
First registration: 1999

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