Corokia Red Wonder

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Corokia virgata Red Wonder

Corokia Red Wonder is a NZ native shrub featuring narrow, olive-green foliage. New foliage has a layer of felt which gives the plant an overall grey colouring. Small, yellow flowers are produced in spring and are followed by masses of bright red berries in late summer as it reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Corokia Red Wonder is commonly trimmed into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used on challenging sites, or planted to border an entrance.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Corokia virgata Red Wonder

How to grow a Corokia Red Wonder hedge

Corokia Red Wonder 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 Red Wonder 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 Red Wonder in NZ?

Corokia Red Wonder 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 and colourful foliage that makes Corokia Red Wonder an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does Corokia Red Wonder need to grow well?

Corokia Red Wonder 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 Corokia Red Wonder

The Plant Company has the best Corokia Red Wonder shrubs 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!