Correa ‘Canberra Bells’ – Native Fuchsia

Correa 'Canberra Bells'
Correa 'Canberra Bells'

Canberra’s centenary demanded a very special Australian plant be selected to commemorate the event in the nation’s gardens. This delicate new hybrid correa features brightly bicoloured flowers in red and white that are borne in profusion through autumn and early winter. It forms a small, compact shrub that will benefit from tip pruning when small and a light trim after flowering only if necessary. It prefers a well drained soil type and likes some extra watering in dry periods. Grows well in sun to part shade.

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name: Canberra Bells

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Autumn

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Correa

Common Name : Correa

Height : 1

Flower Color : White, Cream, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects