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    Correa pulchella

    Also Known As

    • Australian Fuchsia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

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    Correa pulchella plant details

    Correa pulchella is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter orange and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Correa pulchella

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: orange and pink blooms in winter
    Uses: floriferous, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Correa pulchella

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Low, spreading shrub to 3' tall and up to 8' wide. Dusty-pink flowers appear summer to winter, but sporadic off-season blooms are common in California. Adapted to extended periods of drought and tolerant of either sun or shade. Southern Australia.

    By: Native Sons

    Evergreen shrub 3' x 3' that performs nicely in containers and begins blooming in December. Attractive tubular orangish-pink flowers.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Correa pulchella plant

    How to Grow Correa pulchella

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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