{"product_id":"correa-pulchella-pink-mist","title":"Correa pulchella 'Pink Mist'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Mist 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 ‘Pink Mist’\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=\"473\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eCorrea pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Mist’ is a refined South Australian native shrub valued for its soft grey-green foliage and delicate pale pink bell-shaped flowers. Exceptionally well suited to Adelaide and South Australian conditions, it thrives in dry, well-drained soils and provides reliable colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eFlowering from late autumn through winter and into spring, ‘Pink Mist’ produces masses of soft, blush-pink blooms that gently brighten native and low-water gardens. Naturally compact and long-lived, it is ideal for borders, mass planting, informal hedging and 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 neat year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale pink to soft blush bell-shaped flowers with subtle 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 honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds, as well as 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 or heavy, wet soils\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 South Australian 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 and encourage bushiness; Avoid heavy fertilisers; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly if required\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\u003eIdeal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, including Adelaide Plains, coastal regions 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 planting for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003esoft winter colour\u003c\/strong\u003e 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=\"3350\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003eCorrea pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Mist’ offers gentle winter colour with true SA toughness. 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