An interesting shrub with small leaves, silvery-white beneath and masses of small star-like flowers followed by deep red berries. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers March to April. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Corokia x virgata ‘Red Wonder’
An interesting shrub with small leaves, silvery-white beneath and masses of small star-like flowers followed by deep red berries
Additional information
| Generic | Corokia |
|---|---|
| Species | x virgata |
| Varietry | 'Red Wonder' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 1.6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth, Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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