Corokia Geentys Green

Name: Corokia Geentys Green
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11208j
Price: 152.48 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Corokia Geentys Green is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star like, mildly fragrant, yellow flowers are produced through summer. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Corokia Geentys Green is commonly used as low to medium sized hedge but also makes a great addition to a mixed planting, or for planting on those difficult to grow sites.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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How to Grow A Corokia Geentys Green Hedge

Corokia Geentys Green 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 Geentys Green 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 Geentys Green in NZ?

Corokia Geentys Green 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 cottage garden, bringing both colour and texture to a space. It is the fresh-coloured foliage and elegant flowers that makes Corokia Geentys Green an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does Corokia Geentys Green need to grow well?

Corokia Geentys Green 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.

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What is the Corokia Geentys Green spacing for a hedge

To achieve a dense Corokia Geentys Green 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 Geentys Green care involve?

Corokia Geentys Green 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 Geentys Green grow to?

The height of Corokia Geentys Green can vary, but it typically grows to between 1.5 and 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 2 metres.