Correa ‘Federation Belle’ – Native Fuchsia
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- Correa ‘Federation Belle’
A hardy small rounded shrub with excellent, bright flower colour of pink and green. Flowers late summer through to winter. A tough and fast growing shrub particularly good for coastal areas. Feature plant for a shrubbery and looks superb in a container. Bird attracting. Frost and drought tolerant.
| Scientific Name: | Correa |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Common Name: | Native Fuchsia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1.5 metres |
| Width: | 1.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow, Pink, Green |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn, Winter, All year |
| Ph Level: | Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant |
| Special Uses: | Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for this plant.