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hybrid wire-netting bush

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A shrub up to 2m high (maybe up to 5m in mild sheltered areas) with silvery, wiry twisted stems, green leaves with silvery-white undersides, and starry yellow five-petalled flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by small, bright orange fruits

Scientific classification

Species: hybrid wire-netting bush (Corokia × virgata)
Genus: Corokia
Family: Argophyllaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of hybrid wire-netting bush

Distribution map

New Zealand

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of hybrid wire-netting bush

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hybrid wire-netting bush care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by basal semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Growing

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position, such as next to a south-facing wall; in mild areas it may be grown as a free-standing shrub or as a hedge

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