Australian Fuchia. A spreading evergreen shrub with hairy rust-red stems, heart-shaped dark green leaves and small clusters of tubular, pale reddish green or cream flowers. Max Height 1m to 2m. Max Spread 1.5m to 2.5m. Flowers September to March. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Correa backhouseana
A spreading evergreen shrub with hairy rust-red stems, heart-shaped dark green leaves and small clusters of tubular, pale reddish green or cream flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Correa |
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Species | backhouseana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Australian Fuchia |
Flower Colour | cream, red, green |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m, 2m |
Family | Rutaceae |
Spread | 1.5m, 2.5m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | September, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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