{"product_id":"correa-reflexa","title":"Correa reflexa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Correa \/ Native Fuchsia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorrea reflexa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRutaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian native (SA, Vic, NSW, Qld, Tas, Kangaroo Island)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen small shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Australia's most beloved and widespread native shrubs, Correa reflexa is a wonderfully hardy and free-flowering small shrub that brings the garden to life through the cooler months when little else is in bloom. Its pendant tubular flowers — in combinations of red with yellow or cream tips, pale green, or red alone depending on the form — hang like tiny bells among the foliage from autumn through to spring, providing a critical nectar source for honeyeaters and other native birds at a time of year when food is scarce.\u003cbr\u003eThe most widespread member of the Correa genus and the most variable, C. reflexa is indigenous to South Australia and occurs naturally across a range of SA habitats from coastal heath to mallee scrub, making locally-sourced SA forms particularly well suited to Adelaide gardens. Compact, low maintenance and free from pests and diseases, it is an outstanding plant for native gardens, understorey plantings, wildlife corridors and sheltered border positions. Buy SA-provenance stock where possible for best results in Adelaide conditions.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5–1.2 m H x 0.5–1.0 m W (variable; compact to open mounded habit; semi-prostrate forms also available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; 15–25 cm per year; compact and naturally tidy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOval to rounded opposite leaves 10–50 mm long; surface varies from rough and hairy to nearly smooth above; slightly hairy beneath; aromatic oil glands visible; deep green; evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePendant tubular bell-shaped flowers to 40 mm long with 4 flaring triangular tips; produced in groups of 1–3 at branch tips; colour varies by form — typically red with yellow-green or cream tips, pale green, or all red; peak flowering autumn through winter and into spring (April to September in SA); one of the best winter-flowering natives available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot significantly fragrant; foliage lightly aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen foliage year-round; outstanding pendant tubular flowers through autumn, winter and spring providing colour and nectar when the garden needs it most; a genuinely valuable seasonal plant for Adelaide's cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOutstanding — pendant tubular flowers are specifically adapted for honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds; a critical winter nectar source for native birds; also attracts beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; frost hardy (tolerates light to moderate frost); heat-tolerant in well-drained positions with some shade; adaptable to a wide range of soils; well-drained soils essential; dislikes waterlogging; best positioned with some afternoon shade in Adelaide's hottest positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBorder\/understorey: 1–2 plants per metre (60–80 cm spacing); mass planting: 2–3 plants per m² (50–60 cm spacing); suitable for containers (30 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePart shade to full sun; best flowering and longest lifespan in a well-drained position with morning sun and some afternoon shade; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture and drainage; avoid deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell-drained soils essential; adaptable to sandy, loamy and clay soils with good drainage; tolerates Adelaide's slightly alkaline soils; incorporate compost before planting and mulch well; avoid waterlogging which is the primary cause of failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: deep soak 2 times\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: drought-tolerant; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; minimal watering in cooler months; avoid overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery low maintenance; light tip prune after flowering in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth; feed with a low-phosphorus native slow-release fertiliser in spring; mulch well to retain moisture and keep roots cool; free from pests and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived perennial shrub; 10–15+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndigenous to SA; perfectly suited to Adelaide Plains, Mount Lofty Ranges, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and coastal SA; use SA-provenance forms for best performance in local conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlightly acidic to neutral to mildly alkaline; adaptable across most Adelaide 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\u003eNative garden feature shrub providing outstanding winter and spring bird activity — a seasonal highlight that draws honeyeaters to the garden every year when most other plants are dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstorey planting beneath open-canopy native trees such as Eucalyptus and Acacia where the dappled light suits its preferences and creates a naturalistic layered effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife corridor and habitat garden planting for councils, schools and revegetation projects where locally-sourced SA provenance forms support biodiversity and ecological integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow informal border, verge and median planting in streetscapes and public landscapes where its compact habit, prolific flowering and low maintenance credentials make it an outstanding choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Westringia, Grevillea, Callistemon and Lomandra for a low-water, year-round flowering Australian native garden with layered structure and continuous wildlife appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Correa earns its place in every Adelaide native garden through the sheer generosity of its winter flowering. When the garden is at its quietest, those pendant red and yellow bell flowers open up and the honeyeaters arrive — and that moment, repeated every winter, is one of the genuine pleasures of growing this beautiful SA native. Hardy, tough, utterly low maintenance and wildlife-rich, it is a plant that repays its small footprint many times over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49005306052860,"sku":"CORR-REFL-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/correa-reflexa-common-native-fuchsia-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1776678976","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/correa-reflexa","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}