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COROKIA
All Flower APR-MAY
The zigzagging (divaricating) branches give it the common name of wire-netting bush.
Genus of 3 species of evergreen shrubs ocurring in forests and rocky areas in New Zealand.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - shrubs. Clusters of small, star-shaped flowers followed by colourful autumn fruits.
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Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be used as a hedge in warmer coastal conditions. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Patio / pot plants
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Corokia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of COROKIA
COROKIA buddlejoides >
Commonly known as: Korokio.
Slender long green leathery leaves which are silvery-white underneath. Small yellow star-like flowers and dark red fruits
COROKIA cotoneaster >
Commonly known as: Wire netting bush.
Small silvery-grey leaves which are nicely offset against black stems. Branches grow into a tangled mass hence the common name for this plant. Yellow flowers and black berries
COROKIA x virgata 'Sunsplash' >
Commonly known as: Wire-netting bush.
Creamy coloured leaves with splashes of green and pink, silver felted underneath
COROKIA x virgata 'Yellow Wonder' >
Commonly known as: Wire-netting bush.
Starry yellow flowers and berries, narrow bronzy leaves with silver undersides
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
