Correa pulchella ‘Little Cate’ – Native Fuchsia

Correa pulchella native fuschia 'Little Cate'

Correa pulchella 'Little Cate'
Correa pulchella 'Little Cate'

A delightful and very useful small shrub that is naturally compact growing and mounding. It bears masses of pendant pink bell flowers in winter to spring, which are visited by small nectar loving birds and insects. A great plant for partly shaded positions, and will still flower even in shade, but will also cope with more sun. It tolerates frosts well. Prune after flowering to encourage a more dense habit.

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Cate

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Correa pulchella

Common Name : Native Fuchsia

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate

Light : Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects