Corokia × virgata 'Frosted Chocolate'
hybrid wire-netting bush 'Frosted Chocolate'
An evergreen, upright shrub to around 1.2m tall with small, leathery, greenish-bronze leaves that turn a chocolate brown in colder weather; leaves have silvery-white undersides and are held on silvery stems. Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers borne from spring into early summer are followed by red fruits
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Bronze Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Bronze Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Green Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver Brown |
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
Accepted
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
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Hedging and screens
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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