Botanical Name: Common Names:
Correa reflexa pulchella Dusky Bells Native Fuchsia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Prostrate
Description:
Native prostrate ground cover with dusky pink, fuchsia shaped tubular flowers from autumn to spring. Deep green leaves when crushed have a citrus scent. Grows approx 1m H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: No watering required once established. Light prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth. Prefers moist, well drained soils in part shade. Long lived plant.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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