{"product_id":"copperleaf-acalypha-wilkesiana","title":"Copperleaf - Acalypha wilkesiana","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCopperleaf, \u003cem\u003eAcalypha wilkesiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew foliage plants command attention like Copperleaf. Its large, multi-toned leaves, copper, bronze, red, and pink, deliver year-round colour with an intensity that most flowering species can't match. A staple of high-impact tropical and coastal landscapes across Australia's warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Copperleaf\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Intensity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, variegated leaves in copper, red, bronze, and pink tones provide continuous visual weight without relying on seasonal flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing and dense, it achieves screening height and structural presence quickly, particularly valuable in new developments requiring immediate results.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited to tropical, subtropical, and coastal conditions. Tolerates heat, humidity, and salt-laden air with minimal intervention.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, performs reliably with reduced irrigation, a practical advantage in large-scale plantings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponsive to Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shapes cleanly and responds well to regular maintenance cuts, producing fresh, vivid growth and maintaining defined form.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy Screening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense growth habit and rapid height gain make it an effective living screen for residential and commercial properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Accent Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used as a bold specimen or massed planting in resort-style and high-end residential landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard and Contained Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in large containers for hard-landscaped terraces, podium gardens, and architectural courtyards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates the heat and humidity of beachside and estuarine sites where many ornamental shrubs underperform.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, reducing frequency once established. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Islands (Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"125mm","offer_id":51940350656798,"sku":"ND-180-125MM","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm","offer_id":51940350689566,"sku":"ND-180-180MM","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51940350722334,"sku":"ND-180-45L","price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/copperleaf-acalypha-wilkesiana.jpg?v=1781249074","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/copperleaf-acalypha-wilkesiana","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}