Austrailan Fuchsia. Australian Fuchsia. A spreading evergreen shrub with heart-shaped dark green leaves and clusters of tubular red flowers with reflexed petal tips. Max Height 1m to 2.5m. Max Spread 2m to 3m. Flowers September to March. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
Australian Fuchsia. A spreading evergreen shrub with heart-shaped dark green leaves and clusters of tubular red flowers with reflexed petal tips
Additional information
| Generic | Correa |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Dusky Bells' |
| Common Name | Austrailan Fuchsia |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m, 2.5m |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 2m, 3m |
| 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 | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Scale |
| Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Feed, Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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