CORREA
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CORREA
Commonly known as Australian fuchsia
All Flower OCT-APR
Genus of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from scrub and woodland in Australia.
Natural hybridisation makes naming confusing and hundreds of named varieties exist. Some species are becoming endangered in the wild.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects in greenhouse. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenBroadly oval leaves 2-3cm (1in) long, heart-shaped at the base.
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Red
Scarlet -
TubularTo 2.5cm (1in) long
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Height
1-2.5m (3-8ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub. Flowers have reflexed petal tips.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1-2.5m (3-8ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Correa - Growing Guide
