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CORREA
Commonly known as Australian fuchsia
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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenShrubs and small trees. Leaves are aromatic when bruised.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFlowers are tubular to bell-shaped with 4 spreading or reflexed lobes.
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis 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. -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowIn warm areas good as a courtyard plant or at the base of a wall.
Pests & DiseasesScale insects in greenhouse.
Place of originAustralia. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Correa - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CORREA
CORREA backhouseana
Australian fuchsia
clusters of drooping greenish white or cream flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
£15.00 each
CORREA 'Dusky Bells'
Australian fuchsia
tubular dusky red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
£15.00 each
CORREA 'Marian's Marvel'
Australian fuchsia
two-tone pink-yellow tubular flowers. Frost hardy
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
£15.00 each
CORREA reflexa var. nummularifolia
Australian fuchsia
hardy, small leaved, compact shrub. Pale green flowers in winter
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
£15.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
