Botanical Name
Correa pulchella forms
Description
Correa pulchella is a variable, compact shrub producing showy bell-shaped flowers over a long period from autumn through winter into spring. Forms occur in shades of pink, red, vermilion and white, all set against lush green foliage. Highly attractive to birds, it thrives in dappled shade and adapts well to a wide range of garden styles and conditions. Ideal for mass planting, borders or informal hedging, it also performs beautifully in shady positions beneath open-canopy trees such as Eucalyptus and Acacia.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
0.3-0.8 m × 0.3-0.8 m
Reliability
Habitat
Correa pulchella naturally occurs in coastal heathlands and sandy soils of south-eastern Australia, thriving in moist well-drained positions and showing good frost tolerance. It grows particularly well in sites with some dappled shade, and once established and well mulched, it will also tolerate full sun and drier conditions, making it a resilient choice for a range of landscapes.
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