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 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
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
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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