Description
20 x Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’
Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ is a distinctive and ornamental evergreen native shrub. It belongs to the family Argophyllaceae and is a popular hedge with its unique brown coloured foliage and compact growth habit.
- Botanical Features:
- Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves that emerge in shades of chocolate brown, gradually maturing to a silver-grey color.
- The plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 2.5 meters, with a spread of about 1.5 meters, forming a dense and rounded shape.
- Its tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers bloom during late spring and early summer.
- Growing Conditions:
- Frosted Chocolate prefers well-drained soil but corokia’s do not like heavy wet clay soils with poor drainage.
- It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Hardy plant that can withstand coastal conditions and light frosts once established.
- Maintenance:
- Pruning is generally not required for Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ unless shaping is desired. However, occasional trimming can help maintain its compact form.
- Mulching around the base of the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Landscaping Uses:
- Frosted Chocolate serves as an excellent choice for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen plant in garden beds.
- Its unique foliage provides a striking contrast when paired with plants of different colours and textures.
Plants are in 5cm pots and average one year in age and about 15 to 20cm tall
