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Corokia × virgata 'Welsh Whiskey'

hybrid wire-netting bush 'Welsh Whiskey'

A compact, evergreen shrub to around 50cm tall and wide. Small, oblong to lance-shaped leaves in shades of green, yellow and orange with silvery-white undersides are borne on silvery stems; small, insignificant flowers are borne in spring and summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green Grey Silver Orange Yellow
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver Orange Yellow
Autumn Green Grey Silver Orange Yellow Orange
Winter Green Grey Silver Orange Yellow
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Unresolved

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

Propagation

Propagate by basal semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders
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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