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Rock correa Correa glabra
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, flowering
- May, flowering
- June, flowering
- July, flowering
- August, flowering
- September, not flowering
- October, not flowering
- November, not flowering
- December, not flowering
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Hardy correa with glossy leaves and pale green or red bells through autumn and winter.
One of the toughest correas, coping with clay, dry spells and frost. Its hanging bell flowers, pale lime-green or red depending on the form, feed honeyeaters through the cooler months. Makes a neat informal hedge.
In the garden
- Attracts
- Birds
- Flowers
- Hanging tubular bells, lime-green or red with green tips.
- Leaves
- Small, glossy, dark green leaves, aromatic when crushed.
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. Copes with heavier soil than most correas.
Pruning
Clip after flowering; takes regular trimming as a hedge.
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
- New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria
- Natural range
- Rocky slopes and gorges of south-eastern Australia, from Queensland to South Australia.
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Correa glabra on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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