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Native fuchsia Correa reflexa
Also called Common correa
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, flowering
- May, flowering
- June, flowering
- July, flowering
- August, flowering
- September, flowering
- October, not flowering
- November, not flowering
- December, not flowering
Small shrub with tubular bell flowers through the cooler months.
Widespread in south-eastern Australia and very variable. Its winter flowers are a valuable food source for honeyeaters when little else is in bloom.
In the garden
- Attracts
- Birds
- Flowers
- Hanging tubular bells, usually red with green or yellow tips.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to full shade
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Very drought tolerant
- Coast
- Sheltered coastal gardens
- Climate
- Subtropical, dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Cuttings
Planting
Ideal under taller shrubs or trees where it gets dappled light.
Care
Prefers a sheltered spot with dappled shade.
Where it comes from
- Native to
- New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria
- Natural range
- Widespread in south-eastern Australia, from Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania.
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Correa reflexa on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)