Correa alba Compacta

Common Name:
Compact White Correa

Description:
Correa alba 'Compacta', commonly known as Compact White Correa, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It features thick, rounded grey-green leaves and produces pretty white flowers from late autumn to winter. This compact form is ideal for rockeries, borders, or as a groundcover. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is well-suited to coastal and inland conditions. Once established, it tolerates short periods of dryness and light frost. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–30 cm
• Width: 1–2 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Resistant (once established)
• Frost Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Attracts Birds
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Banksia
• Grevillea
• Westringia
• Leptospermum

Note: Regular pruning after flowering can help maintain a compact shape and promote vigorous new growth.