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Corokia buddlejoides

Buddle's wire-netting bush

An upright, evergreen shrub to 3m, with narrow, pointed, glossy, dark green leaves up to 15cm long, with white undersides. In late spring produces small, yellow, fragrant, star-shaped flowers followed by dark red fruit in autumn

Other common names
korokio
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green White
Summer Green White
Autumn Green White Red
Winter Green White
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
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

Correct

Plant range
New Zealand

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 very 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
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate 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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