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corokia geentys ghost nz

Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' is a striking silver shrub that’s perfect for Kiwi gardens seeking texture and year-round interest. Favoured by landscapers across New Zealand, Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' (often called Silver Corokia) brings a unique contrast with its shimmering, grey-white foliage and distinctive zigzag branches. Reliable, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, this NZ-native plant thrives in coastal, urban, and rural settings—making it a top choice for hedging, garden borders, and modern landscaping schemes.

Corokia 'Geentys Ghost'

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Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that grows as a mass of wiry and tangled branches bearing small, dark green leaves with a silver sheen. Masses of small, star-like, mildly fragrant, yellow flowers are produced through summer amidst the foliage. These are followed by small red-orange berries in autumn. This evergreen typically grows to 1.2 m in height and 1 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' is commonly trimmed into a hedge but also makes a great addition to mixed plantings or is suitable for use on challenging sites.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.20 m
  • Spread:
    1.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Topiary
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian, Rock
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Plant Features and Benefits

Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' NZ stands out for its dense, silvery leaves and architectural shape. The foliage’s pale hue creates an elegant backdrop for darker plants or brightly coloured flowers. During spring, tiny yellow flowers emerge among the leaves, followed by attractive red berries that persist into winter. This hardy shrub reaches up to 2 metres tall and is ideal for clipping into formal hedges, screening, or creating sculptural garden features. Native to New Zealand, it’s well-adapted to our climate, coping well with wind, salt spray, and dry conditions.

Ideal Uses in Your Garden

Silver Corokia is highly valued for its flexibility and aesthetic appeal. It forms superb hedges—either tightly clipped and formal, or loose and natural. Designers use it in mixed borders, coastal gardens, and contemporary planting schemes where foliage contrast is key. Pair Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' NZ with darker-leaved varieties like Corokia Bronze King or richer tones such as Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate' to create layered visual interest. This plant also complements flowering shrubs like Hydrangea 'Trophy' or natives such as Leptospermum Starry Night.

Corokia Collection in New Zealand Gardens

If you love the refined look of Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' NZ, explore other unique cultivars in the Corokia family. For lush green foliage and a softer appearance, consider Corokia 'Geenty's Green'. For dramatic bronze tones, Corokia Bronze King is a popular option. Those seeking unusual variegated leaves will appreciate Corokia Sunsplash, while Corokia Mangatangi offers a classic New Zealand form. Mix and match for dynamic hedges, foundation plantings, or to showcase a native collection.

Growing Tips for Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost'

Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' NZ is easy to grow. Plant in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Water regularly while establishing; once mature, it tolerates dry conditions. Prune annually for shape or to maintain a tidy hedge. This shrub is pest-resistant and prefers minimal fertilising, making it a low-fuss addition to your landscape.

Enhance Your Garden Design

Combine Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' NZ with other standout New Zealand shrubs such as Grevillea Murray Valley Queen (Murray Valley Queen Grevillea), Callistemon 'Reeves Pink', and Calliandra Blushing Pixie for a vibrant, diverse garden that offers colour, texture, and seasonal interest. For more inspiration, browse our complete selection of native and exotic shrubs.

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