{"product_id":"correa-pulchella-dusky-bells","title":"Correa pulchella 'Dusky Bells'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDusky Bells Correa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eCorrea pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Dusky Bells’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth Australia (native species \u0026amp; local selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact native shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eCorrea pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Dusky Bells’ is a classic South Australian native shrub, prized for its neat form, soft grey-green foliage and masses of distinctive dusky pink bell-shaped flowers. Exceptionally well suited to Adelaide and South Australian conditions, it thrives in dry, well-drained soils and brings reliable colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eFlowering from late autumn through winter and into spring, ‘Dusky Bells’ provides an important seasonal food source for native birds while adding understated elegance to native, coastal and low-water gardens. Naturally compact and long-lived, it is an excellent low-maintenance choice for borders, mass planting or feature use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–1.0 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate; approx. 10–20 cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, oval grey-green leaves with a soft texture; evergreen and tidy year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers: \u003c\/strong\u003eDusky pink to rose bell-shaped flowers with green tips; prolific from late autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly fragrant (subtle, not strong)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round with standout winter flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to native birds (honeyeaters) and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; Hardy to light–moderate frost (approx. –5 °C; Good wind tolerance; Suited to coastal conditions (moderate salt tolerance); Does not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 2–3 plants per m²; Informal hedge\/border: space 80–120 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (best flowering in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loam soils; performs well in limestone and slightly alkaline SA soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks; Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; Light prune after flowering to maintain shape; Avoid heavy fertilisers; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, including Adelaide Plains, coastal areas and lower Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline preferred; tolerant of mildly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for winter colour in native gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal low hedge or border plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent companion to Westringia, Lomandra, Dianella, Correa alba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and low-water landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in large containers with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003eCorrea pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Dusky Bells’ is a true South Australian classic — compact, resilient and beautifully seasonal. With soft foliage, elegant winter flowers and exceptional bird appeal, it delivers colour and structure when most gardens are quiet, all while asking for very little in return.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48688123347196,"sku":"CORR-PULC-DUSK-BELL-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/correa-pulchella-dusky-bells-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770423690","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/correa-pulchella-dusky-bells","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}