Corokia Frosted Chocolate

Name: Corokia Frosted Chocolate
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 13317j
Price: 152.48 NZD
Availability: InStock

Corokia virgata Frosted Chocolate

Corokia Frosted Chocolate is a hardy, NZ native shrub that feature lovely foliage and an interesting form. It grows as a mass of wiry, tangled, silver-grey branches carrying small, brown-green leaves. Small, star like, mildly fragrant, yellow flowers which are produced in summer and are followed by small, red-orange berries. This evergreen typically grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Corokia Frosted Chocolate is commonly trimmed into a hedge but also works well in mixed plantings, using as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planting to border an entrance.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Corokia virgata Frosted Chocolate

How to Grow A Corokia Frosted Chocolate Hedge

Corokia Frosted Chocolate makes for a fabulous hedge and it all begins with getting the correct plant spacing. To achieve a dense hedge quickly, the plants should be spaced 45 cm apart. If you space them wider the hedge will take longer to fill in and become wider overall. The best Corokia Frosted Chocolate hedges are lightly trimmed during spring and again in autumn. Be sure to feed them in spring with tree fertiliser to maintain the health and integrity of the hedge.

What are the garden uses for Corokia Frosted Chocolate in NZ?

Corokia Frosted Chocolate is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens that is most commonly grown as a hedge. Beyond hedging, it also makes for fantastic specimen that can be added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is a great complement to a modern or coastal garden, bringing both colour and texture to a space. It is the interesting foliage flowers that makes Corokia Frosted Chocolate an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does Corokia Frosted Chocolate need to grow well?

Corokia Frosted Chocolate grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil. It is tolerant of frost, coastal environments, and humid climates. Moreover, it copes well with wind and extended dry periods once established. This is a hardy plant that is also incredibly versatile for landscaping projects.

Where to buy the Corokia Frosted Chocolate plant

The Plant Company has the best Corokia Frosted Chocolate plants to buy in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What is the Corokia Frosted Chocolate spacing for a hedge

To achieve a dense Corokia Frosted Chocolate hedge quickly, the plants should be spaced 45 cm apart. If you space them wider the hedge will take longer to fill in and become wider overall. With a close spacing the plants compete with each other for light and in doing so, push each other upwards. This is the secret to achieving a narrow and dense hedge.

What does Corokia Frosted Chocolate care involve?

Corokia Frosted Chocolate is a hardy native shrub that's easy to care for. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate heavy soils also. Regular watering is needed when establishing, but it's drought-tolerant afterward. Trim to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. This is ideally undertaken in late winter or early spring. Use shrub fertiliser in spring to keep the plants growing strong and healthy.

What height does Corokia Frosted Chocolate grow to?

The height of Corokia Frosted Chocolate can vary, but it typically grows to 2-2.2 metres in height. In shaded conditions it can reach 3 m tall as it stretches to the light. However, it is more commonly trimmed to a hedge or shaped to between 75 cm and 1.5 metres.