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(Correa reflexa)
Common Correa (Correa reflexa)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Correa reflexa, commonly known as Common Correa or Native Fuchsia, is an evergreen shrub endemic to open woodlands and forest edges in southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. It exhibits a variable growth habit, ranging from prostrate to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are typically oval, 10mm to 50mm long, with visible oil glands and short hairs, which contribute to its unique texture. The pendant, tubular flowers, which bloom from late autumn to early spring, are particularly showy, with colors ranging from pale green to red with yellow tips and other variations. These flowers are a nectar source for birds and insects.
Common Correa is valued for its ornamental flowers, adaptability to a range of garden settings, and low maintenance requirements. It is often used in urban planting, border planting, and as an informal hedge. The plant thrives in well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established, and can grow in full sun to part shade. While it is generally pest and disease free, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. Correa reflexa has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, indicating its exceptional qualities for garden use. Cultivars such as ’Dusky Bells’ and ’Crimson Belle’ offer gardeners a choice of flower colors and plant sizes. To maintain a compact shape and encourage prolific blooming, tip pruning after the flowering season is recommended. Propagation is most successful from semi-mature cuttings to ensure genetic consistency.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Correa is valued for its ornamental flowers, adaptability to a range of garden settings, and low maintenance requirements. It is often used in urban planting, border planting, and as an informal hedge. The plant thrives in well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established, and can grow in full sun to part shade. While it is generally pest and disease free, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. Correa reflexa has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, indicating its exceptional qualities for garden use. Cultivars such as ’Dusky Bells’ and ’Crimson Belle’ offer gardeners a choice of flower colors and plant sizes. To maintain a compact shape and encourage prolific blooming, tip pruning after the flowering season is recommended. Propagation is most successful from semi-mature cuttings to ensure genetic consistency.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red
- Flowering Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and forest edges in southeastern Australia, including Tasmania
Other Names
Common Names: Native Fuchsia, Native-Fuchsia, Australische Fuchsie, Gemeine Correa
Scientific Names: , Correa reflexa, Correa speciosa, Correa virens, Correa ventricosa, Correa viridiflora, Correa revoluta, Mazeutoxeron reflexum, Antommarchia virens, Correa cordifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Correa reflexa (Labill.) Vent.