Corokia × virgata 'Geenty's Green'
hybrid wire-netting bush 'Geenty's Green'
An evergreen shrub to about 2m with fine, dark branches and small, shiny, leathery, dark green leaves; stems and leaf undersides covered in fine, silvery hairs. In late spring produces small, yellow, fragrant, star-shaped flowers, followed by red berries in autumn
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 | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
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 a sheltered position, such as next to a south-facing wall, or in the open in mild areas. Best in full sun, though will tolerate partial shade
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
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 8; usually no pruning required, but will tolerate hard pruning to restrict size
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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