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Salmon correa Correa pulchella
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
Low, spreading correa with salmon-pink bells from autumn to winter.
From South Australia, where it grows on limestone. Its delicate salmon to orange-pink bells hang along the stems for months. A parent of many popular garden hybrids.
In the garden
- Leaves
- Small, oval, glossy green leaves.
- Attracts
- Birds
- Flowers
- Hanging salmon-pink to orange bells, 2 to 3 cm long.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral and alkaline
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Very drought tolerant
- Coast
- Sheltered coastal gardens
- Climate
- 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 alkaline soil.
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
- South Australia
- Natural range
- Southern South Australia, including Kangaroo Island.
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Correa pulchella on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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