Botanical Name: Common Names:
Correa decumbens Spreading Correa, Native Fuchsia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
A hardy Australian native, low shrub/groundcover It has lovely dark red, bell shaped flowers with green tips from November to February, and again in April to August. Can be grown in full sun or part shade and can handle very tough conditions. The foliage is dull green and has a leathery appearance.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Frost and drought tolerant. Prune to maintain shape.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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