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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly oval leaves 2-3cm (1in) long, heart-shaped at the base.
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RedScarlet -
Height1-2.5m (3-8ft) -
Spread2-3m (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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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant 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) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesScale insects in greenhouse.
Place of originAustralia (Victoria, Tasmania). -
Flower ShapeTubularTo 2.5cm (1in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Correa - Growing Guide
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1-2.5m (3-8ft)
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Buy Varieties of CORREA
CORREA backhouseana
Australian fuchsia
clusters of drooping greenish white or cream flowers
CORREA 'Dusky Bells'
Australian fuchsia
tubular dusky red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£15.50 each
CORREA lawrenceana
Australian fuchsia, Mountain correa
long dark green leaves with velvety down beneath. Long bell-shaped pink or green flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50
CORREA 'Marian's Marvel'
Australian fuchsia
two-tone pink-yellow tubular flowers. Frost hardy
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£15.50 each
CORREA 'Poorinda Mary'
Australian fuchsia
slender pink and cream flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£15.50
CORREA reflexa var. nummularifolia
Australian fuchsia
hardy, small leaved, compact shrub. Pale green flowers in winter
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£15.50 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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
