{"product_id":"topiary-correa-alba-sphere","title":"TOPIARY \/ Correa alba (Sphere)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary White Correa (Sphere)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorrea alba (Sphere)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal southern Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (clipped into a sphere)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrea alba shaped into a crisp, salt-tough topiary ball brings year-round polish to Adelaide gardens—especially coastal sites. Its silvery, felted leaves glow in sunlight, and white, star-shaped flowers appear from autumn through spring, feeding pollinators when many shrubs are quiet. Easy to clip, drought-smart and wind-hardy, it’s a premium low-maintenance native for paths, pots and formal beds.\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 0.8–1.2 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (sphere canopy); untrimmed shrubs to 1–1.5 m H × 1–2 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, leathery grey-green leaves with silvery\/white undersides; densely branched for crisp outlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, star\/saucer-shaped blooms mainly autumn–spring (heaviest late autumn–winter)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen silver foliage year-round; long cool-season flowering window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for pollinators (native bees\/hoverflies) and honeyeaters for nectar; dense shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought \u0026amp; coastal-salt tolerant once established; wind hardy; light frost; copes with lime\/alkaline soils; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topiary row: space 0.8–1.2 m (tight line 0.6–0.8 m); Specimens\/pots: one per 40–50 cm container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — generally regarded as non-toxic\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 (full sun = tightest sphere \u0026amp; best silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy\/loam or improved clay; excellent on coastal sands and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (more in heatwaves\/pots); rarely in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip-clip 3–6×\/yr to maintain the ball (light trims after flushes); a post-flower light clip tidies and promotes fresh silvery growth; feed lightly in early spring with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser; mulch to conserve moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, superb for coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acid to mildly alkaline; thrives in limestone areas\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\u003eCoastal-ready topiary spheres flanking paths, gates and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver accents in formal\/native schemes; repeat along low walls for rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer showpieces for entries and sunny patios (pair with blue\/bronze groundcovers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native, coastal-tough topiary with luminous silver foliage, long cool-season bloom and almost no fuss. Clip it lightly to keep the sphere perfect, enjoy its subtle citrus-herbal foliage aroma when brushed, and relax—Correa alba is built for Adelaide’s sun, wind and seaside conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":67988145111292,"sku":"TOPI-CORR-ALBA-SPHE-300MMPOT","price":173.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/topiary-correa-alba-white-sphere-300mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1793244843","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/topiary-correa-alba-sphere","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}