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Correa pulchella

Australian Fuchsia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

A mounding shrub that grows to 3' tall and 6-8' wide, the Correa pulchella exhibits typical dark green foliage with a heavy show of pendant, clear pink flowers in winter and spring. When in bloom, the plant is very showy. With good drainage, the plant is tolerant of most soils. It grows best in sun to part shade, but will tolerate mostly shade if kept on the dry side. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.