Correa reflexa
common correa
An evergreen shrub, erect to prostrate, bearing rich green leaves to 5cm long, white-felted beneath. Tubular flowers are green, white, pink or red 2-2.5cm long sometimes with green or cream reflexed petal tips. The flowers are produced in small clusters mainly from autumn to spring
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | Pink Red White | Green | ||
| Winter | Pink Red White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Correa are evergreen shrubs with lance-shaped to rounded leaves, scurfy beneath, and solitary or clustered tubular flowers with 4 spreading lobes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and with good ventilation. Water moderately in summer and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Tolerant of mildly alkaline soil. Container grown plants can be kept more compact
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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