Correa baeuerlenii

Common Name:
Chef's Cap Correa

Description:
Correa baeuerlenii, commonly known as Chef's Cap Correa, is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub native to southeastern New South Wales. It features glossy, aromatic, ovate to elliptical leaves and distinctive tubular greenish-yellow flowers with an expanded calyx base resembling a chef's hat. Flowering predominantly occurs from autumn through winter, with sporadic blooms at other times, attracting nectar-feeding birds and bees. This hardy shrub thrives in well-drained soils, tolerating both drought and light frost once established. It prefers sheltered positions with partial shade but can adapt to full sun in cooler climates. Regular pruning after flowering encourages a compact growth habit and enhances its suitability for hedging or screening purposes. Its resilience and low maintenance make it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m

• Width: 1.5–2.0 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn

• Flowers in Winter

• Sporadic flowering throughout the year

Flower Colour:

• Greenish Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native

• Drought Tolerant

• Frost Hardy

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea spp.

• Leptospermum spp.

• Westringia fruticosa

• Acacia cognata

• Lomandra longifolia