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
Well–drainedpH
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 West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Argophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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