Correa Dusky Bells

Kaipaki Nursery and Orchard (Shopping at this outlet) 4

NZ$3.60

Product details:

SKU: CORRDB
Brand:Growing on Line
Shipping Weight:0.11kg

 

Full description:

Also known as the Australian fuchsia, is a charming evergreen shrub that is perfect for adding a splash of colour to your garden.

It has dark green, rounded leaves with slightly hairy undersides. The plant produces beautiful, dusky pink tubular, bell-shaped flowers that resemble fuchsias in autumn through to spring, Growing to about 0.5–1 metres by 1–1.5 meters.

Correa ‘Dusky Bells’ thrives in moist but well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded position and is hardy, tolerating light frost.

Care: Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth and feed with a native fertilizer in spring. It’s also a low-maintenance plant, making it suitable for various garden types, including coastal, cottage, and informal gardens. It is attractive to bees and nectar-eating birds.