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Corokia buddlejoides

Low MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Corokia
Family: Argophyllaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

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

Pruning

Pruning group 8; usually no pruning required, but will tolerate hard pruning to restrict size

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Wall TrainedBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years