Corokia Frosted Chocolate

Corokia Frosted Chocolate is an attractive shrub known for its chocolate-brown leaves with a silvery underside, giving it a unique, frosted appearance that intensifies in the winter months. This cultivar of Corokia is celebrated for its dense, twiggy branches and small, star-shaped, yellow flowers that bloom in spring, followed by red berries that add further interest and attract birds.

It is perfect for creating contrast with its dark, chocolatey foliage, making it a striking choice for mixed borders, hedge planting, or as a feature plant in rock or sensory gardens. It suits a variety of garden styles, including contemporary, native, and themed gardens, particularly those with a focus on foliage colour and texture.

Corokia Frosted Chocolate thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and can handle coastal and windy conditions, making it a robust choice for challenging garden environments. For hedge planting or to create a dense, structured look, spacing should be about 50-60cm apart.

Typically grows to around 1.5m in height and width, making it a manageable yet impactful shrub for a range of garden spaces.