CORREA 'Dusky Bells'
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CORREA 'Dusky Bells'
Commonly known as Australian fuchsia
Tubular dusky red flowers
£16.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
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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EvergreenOval mid- to dark-green leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long on reddish brown stems.
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Red
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TubularTo 2.5cm (1in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Height
30-90cm (12-36in) -
Spread
1.5-3m (5-10ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Wide-spreading habit. Produces flowers in small clusters
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°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 Size30-90cm (12-36in)
1.5-3m (5-10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Correa - Growing Guide
