Botanical Name
Correa decumbens
Common Name
Spreading Correa
Description
Correa decumbens is a low, spreading shrub with shiny, dark green foliage and narrow, tubular red flowers with green tips that appear from November to February. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in full sun or part shade and in a range of soils from light to heavy, well-drained conditions. Once established, it tolerates both extended wet periods and dry conditions, making it a reliable choice for diverse garden settings
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
30–80 cm × 1.3-2 m
Habitat
Endemic to South Australia, particularly the Mount Lofty Ranges, it thrives in seasonally moist, well-drained sandy soils.
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