Correa reflexa

Native Fuchsia

  • Correa
  • 1-2m
  • 1-2m, 2-3m
  • Medium to fast
  • Heart-shaped leaves
  • Brown capsule
  • Woody
  • Frost
  • Native Shrub
  • 14cm
  • Partial shade
  • Looks great in mass planting and makes a lovely informal hedge or border. Good coastal plant.
  • Flowers may be pale green, red, red with yellow or cream tips or a number of other variations. The flowers produce nectar and attract honey eating birds
  • Flowering is usually winter to early spring.
  • Well drained position.

Overview

This shrub may have an upright or prostrate habit with woody branches and heart shaped leaves. The tubular flowers are pinkish, tipped with green or yellow forming a fuchsia- like bell shape. There are many forms available and is a popular garden plant.