Wire-netting Bush

Wire-netting Bush Care

Corokia Cotoneaster

Other names: Korokio

What is the plant

The genus Corokia is found in New Zealand (ten species) as well as a few species on islands close by. The name is derived from the indigenous Māori name for Corokia: korokio. These plants, in the Argophyllaceae family are all woody. Of all the Corokia species found in New Zealand, Corokia cotoneaster has the widest distribution, occurring from sub-alpine scrub to coastal cliffs. As a result, the form of this plant is quite varied throughout its range. Hybrids (mostly with C. buddleioides) and cultivars exists in the horticultural world. ‘Little Prince” is a cultivar of C. cotoneaster which is smaller in size and has more grey, downy hairs on new growth. This species makes an excellent container plant if properly drained and can also be used for bonsai.

lighting

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How to Care for the Plant

Water
Let the soil dry between the waterings to about 70-80 % of the pots height. If Corokia cotoneaster is placed cool to temperate in winter reduce watering. Avoid overwatering or drying out.
Pruning
While this deciduous shrub doesn’t need much maintenance, you may need to prune it to restrict growth.The plant belongs to the pruning group 8, which means it can tolerate hard pruning.However, it should only be pruned after the end of the flowering season.
Fertilizer
When in active growth with standard liquid fertilizer (monthly), spikes or granules (2 to 3 monthly). New bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.

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Sunlight
The Wire Nettingbush grows best on bright to full sunny spots. If placed in the garden or on the balcony a light shaded place with only a few sunrays per day is also fine.
Soil
Regular mixes for container plants, vegetables and herbs can be used pure or mixed with some bird sand or clay granules
Temperature
To keep Corokia cotoneaster healthy it should be placed cool to temperate during winter at 1 to 15 °C (34 to 59 °F). A minimum of -5 °C (23 °F) will be tolerated for some days but this plant is definitive not hardy.