Corokia × virgata
hybrid wire-netting bush
A shrub up to 2m high (maybe up to 5m in mild sheltered areas) with silvery, wiry twisted stems, green leaves with silvery-white undersides, and starry yellow five-petalled flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by small, bright orange fruits
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Green Grey Silver | Orange | |
| Winter | Grey Silver | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Argophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Corokia are evergreen shrubs with leathery leaves and small, bright yellow, star-shaped flowers followed by red,yellow or orange berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position, such as next to a south-facing wall; in mild areas it may be grown as a free-standing shrub or as a hedge
Propagation
Propagate by basal semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8 (early-flowering evergreen shrubs) - usually no pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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