Hancock Coralberry (Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Hancock’)
Hancock Coralberry
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Some shrubs work really hard in your garden. The Hancock Coralberry, Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Hancock’, is one of them. It’s unique shape provides lovely cover you’ll appreciate from your lawn chair. This plant displays dark green leaves (to 3/4″ long).
Hancock Coralberry is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It will tolerates wide range of soils. This dwarf hybrid coralberry cultivar is a low-growing, spreading, deciduous shrub.
Tidy, arching stems do not root where they touch the ground. The bell-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer along the stems in clusters and in spikes at the stem ends. The flowers give way to clusters of pink/coral berries which mature in autumn.
Berries persist into winter providing excellent color and interest. The berry-laden winter stems may be cut for indoor floral arrangements.
Common name | Hancock Coralberry |
Botanical name | Symphoricarpos x chenaultii 'Hancock' |
Hardiness zone | 5-7 |
Growth rate | Medium |
Height | 2 - 3 ft. |
Width | 6 - 8 ft. |
Sunlight | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Soil condition | Widely Adaptable |
Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
Flower color | Pinkish White |
Leaf color | Dark Blue Green |