About
Corokia x virgata 'Limey' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of about 1 meter. It features upright stems adorned with oblong leaves that range from lime-green to yellow. In spring, the plant produces small yellow flowers, which give way to orange-red fruit in the autumn.
About the genus
Corokia are evergreen shrubs characterized by their tough, leathery foliage. They produce small, star-like flowers in bright yellow, which give way to berries that can be red, yellow, or orange.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position, such as next to a south-facing wall; in mild areas it may be grown as a free-standing shrub
- Pruning
- Pruning group 8 (early-flowering evergreen shrubs) - usually no pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by basal semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility