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.
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Correa |
| Cultivar: | Federation Belle |
| 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 |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.