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CORREA 'Dusky Bells'
Commonly known as Australian fuchsia
Tubular dusky red flowers
Further Reading....
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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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Height30-90cm (12-36in)
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Spread1.5-3m (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 winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
CORREA 'Dusky Bells'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesScale insects in greenhouse.Place of originAustralia (Victoria, Tasmania).
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Flower ShapeTubularTo 2.5cm (1in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Correa - Growing Guide
30-90cm (12-36in)
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