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    Correa 'Carmine Bells'

    Also Known As

    • Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Correa 'Carmine Bells' plant details

    Correa 'Carmine Bells' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Correa 'Carmine Bells'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Correa 'Carmine Bells'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tubular dusky-carmine-red flowers are borne in small clusters from autumn into spring on this wide-spreading (to 3'h x 6'w) shrub whose grey-green foliage also makes it a handsome contrast. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Correa 'Carmine Bells' plant

    How to Grow Correa 'Carmine Bells'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Correa 'Wyn's Wonder'

    aka Correa Wynn's Wonder', Variegated Australian Fuchsia, Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Correa 'Wyn's Wonder' flower, foliage by Tea with Toast
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    Correa 'Dusky Bells'

    aka Dusky Bells Australian Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Correa 'Dusky Bells' flower by Percita
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    Correa pulchella

    aka Australian Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Correa pulchella flower, foliage by BotBin
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    Correa 'Ivory Bells'

    aka Ivory Bells White Australian Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Correa 'Ivory Bells' flower by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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    Correa pulchella 'Pink Flamingo'

    aka Australian Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Correa pulchella 'Pink Flamingo' flower by Native Sons
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