Dusky Bells correa (Correa 'Dusky Bells')

When it flowers

January, not flowering
February, not flowering
March, flowering
April, flowering
May, flowering
June, flowering
July, flowering
August, flowering
September, flowering
October, not flowering
November, not flowering
December, not flowering

Popular low correa with dusky pink bells from autumn to spring.

A garden hybrid, usually given as Correa pulchella crossed with Correa reflexa. It forms a low, spreading mound and flowers for months through the cooler half of the year. Reliable in sun or shade and good under trees.

In the garden

Pots and containers
Mass planting
Under trees

Leaves: Oval, dark green leaves.
Attracts: Birds
Flowers: Hanging dusky pink to carmine bells, 2 to 3 cm long.

Growing conditions

Light: Full sun to full shade
Soil: Sandy, loam and clay
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Moderate frost
Water: Very drought tolerant
Climate: Subtropical, dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate

Planting and care

Grown from: Cuttings

Planting

Part shade or morning sun in well-drained soil, ideally under taller shrubs or trees. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Space 1 m apart for mass planting.

Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact.

Care

Water in long dry spells. Avoid heavy feeding; a little slow-release native fertiliser in spring is plenty.

Where it comes from

Family: Rutaceae
Order: Sapindales
Native to: Garden origin

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

Help improve this page

Spotted a mistake, or know something we don't? Everything is checked by a moderator before it goes live.

Suggest changes Add a photo Change history

Dusky Bells correa Correa 'Dusky Bells'