Correa pulchella

Displaying a fiery orange blaze, correa pulchella intrigues with its bell-shaped blooms, making it a magnet for native birds. Thriving in well-drained soil, it adds brightness to winter landscapes in Australian gardens. Also, known for its medicinal uses among Indigenous communities, correa pulchella stands as an attractive and valuable element in the plant world.

Scientific classification

Species

Correa pulchella (Correa pulchella)

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

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Green

Leaf Color

White, Orange, Pink

Flower Color

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Low-growing shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) in height.

Dense, elliptic green foliage white gray-green underside, 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) long.

Abundant light pink blooms from winter to early spring.

Sprawling habit with a spread of up to 5 feet (150 cm).

Adapts well to calcareous soils and coastal exposure, withstands temperatures to 20°F (-6.7°C).

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Care Guide for Correa pulchella

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Correa pulchella is a compact evergreen shrub with vibrant bell-shaped flowers. Prune in early spring, removing dead wood and thinning crowded branches for better air circulation. Rejuvenate older plants by cutting one-third of old stems. Regular pruning promotes healthy growth and enhances flowering.

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