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    COROKIA
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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.

    Grown for their star-shaped flowers and colourful autumn berries.

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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Can be used as a hedge in warmer coastal conditions.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
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    Varieties
    COROKIA buddlejoides
    Korokio
    Slender long green leathery leaves which are silvery-white underneath. Small yellow star-like flowers and dark red fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    COROKIA cotoneaster
    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
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.00
    COROKIA x virgata 'Banana Royal'
    Wire-netting bush
    Yellow-green leaves, small yellow flowers followed by yellow fruit.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    COROKIA x virgata 'Coppershine'
    Wire-netting bush
    Purple-grey leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    COROKIA x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate'
    Distinct chocolate coloured foliage in winter
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    COROKIA x virgata 'Mangatangi'
    Small silvery leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
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    COROKIA x virgata 'Sunsplash'
    Creamy coloured leaves with splashes of green and pink, silver felted underneath
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    COROKIA x virgata 'Yellow Wonder'
    Starry yellow flowers and berries, narrow bronzy leaves with silver undersides
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    £3.00
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