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CORREA backhouseana

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - scale insects in greenhouse.

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    Place of Origin - Australia (Victoria, Tasmania).

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - oval, dark-green leaves 2-3cm (1in) long on rust-red twigs.
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dense, spreading shrub. Small clusters of tubular flowers to 2.5cm (1in) long.

Hardiness Rating

Half hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to 0°C (32°F)
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - if growing in greenhouse - ericaceous compost , full light, shade from hot sun

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 1 - 2m (3-6ft)
Spread - in metres - 1.5 - 2.5m (5-8ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil

Flowers In

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Buy CORREA backhouseana

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£13.50 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING  Any 3+ for £10.00 each

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