Botanical Name
Correa backhouseana ‘Rocky Cape’
Common Name
Rocky Cape Correa
Description
Correa backhousiana is a tough, attractive Australian shrub featuring broad, leathery green leaves and creamy-white tubular flowers throughout the cooler months. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions.. Its excellent resistance to salt spray, wind and frost makes it an ideal choice for coastal gardens and exposed sites. Providing valuable winter colour, this plant also attracts nectar-feeding birds, adding seasonal interest and wildlife value to the garden.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
2 m × 2 m
Habitat
Correa backhouseana naturally occurs in the Rocky Caspe area in north-western Tasmania. Thriving in soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in cool temperate to coastal climates.
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