38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Corokia x virgata 'Sunsplash'
Sunsplash Corokia
$20
PB3
Mature height:
1.5 - 2 m
Mature width:
1 - 1.5 m
A highly ornamental native evergreen shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Features small, leathery leaves boldly variegated with bright canary-yellow margins and sage-green centers, accented by silver felted undersides and dark zig-zag stems that create a glowing effect.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to light partial shade; bright light enhances variegation.
Flower
Small yellow star-shaped flowers in spring; orange berries.
Care & Maintenance
Corokia x virgata 'Sunsplash' is a hardy, bright, variegated shrub that adds light to dark garden corners.
• Prune firmly after flowering to maintain formal shape.
• Avoid deep shade where bright variegation may fade.
• Remove any solid green leaf branch reversals promptly.
• Very hardy and wind-resistant in most local conditions.
Common Uses for
Corokia x virgata 'Sunsplash'
01
Bright Graphic Hedge
Shears into a stunning, uniform, bright-yellow-and-green screen.
02
Modern Garden
Provides a clean, high-contrast, graphic, geometric element.
03
Foliage Contrast
Provides a brilliant, multi-toned structural break when mixed among solid dark green shrubs.
04
Structural Backdrop
Provides an essential, year-round, luminous anchor for smaller beds.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only