Correa ‘Catie Bec’ – Native Fuchsia

Correa wild-fuchsia 'Catie Bec'

A small shrub that becomes covered in pale pink star shaped flowers. A tough shrub particularly good for coastal areas. A useful plant for landscaping as it will grow well and flower in sunny to shaded positions, and in acid to alkaline soils. Best in well drained soil, and is a great container plant. prune lightly after flowering if needed, and feed with a good native fertiliser in spring.

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name: Catie Bec

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Correa

Common Name : Native Fuchsia

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies