COROKIA x virgata 'Pink Delight'
COROKIA x virgata 'Pink Delight'
Commonly known as Wire-netting bush
Pinkiish-bronze tinted foliage with yellow flowers, followed by red berries
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Red berries
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Pests & Diseases
Generally best free, may be susceptible to honey fungus -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
Evergreen
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Yellow
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Star-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windswept
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Town garden
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BrownBronze green with a pink tinge
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Height and Spread
1.5–2.5 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
Usually non required -
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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