Australian Fuchia. A freely branching evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and small clusters of tubular red, orange, or pink to white flowers. Max Height 30cm to 1.5m. Max Spread 90cm to 2.5m. Flowers September to March. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Correa pulchella
A freely branching evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and small clusters of tubular red, orange, or pink to white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Correa |
|---|---|
| Species | pulchella |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Australian Fuchia |
| Flower Colour | red, orange, pink, white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm, 1.5m |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 90cm, 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 | |
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