Correa glabra 'Coliban River'

Common Name:
Coliban River Correa

Description:
Correa glabra 'Coliban River' is a hardy and attractive Australian native shrub selected for its compact growth, glossy green foliage and prolific display of tubular flowers. Flowering over an extended period from autumn through winter and often into spring, the soft green to yellow-green blooms provide a valuable nectar source for small birds, particularly honeyeaters, when few other plants are in flower. This adaptable cultivar performs exceptionally well in Melbourne's climate, tolerating a wide range of soil types provided drainage is adequate. It thrives in full sun to part shade and develops excellent drought tolerance once established. Its naturally dense habit makes it ideal for native gardens, informal hedging, mixed shrub borders and wildlife-friendly landscapes. With its toughness, long flowering season and low maintenance requirements, 'Coliban River' is a reliable addition to both residential and commercial plantings.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2 m
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Green
• Yellow-green

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Frost tolerant
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Screening
• Wildlife habitat plant

Toxicity:

• No significant toxicity to humans or animals is commonly reported.

Companion Plants:

• Banksia marginata
• Brachyscome multifida
• Chrysocephalum 'Aussie Reflection'
• Dianella revoluta
• Grevillea lanigera
• Leptospermum 'Burgundy'
• Lomandra 'Tanika'
• Myoporum parvifolium
• Westringia fruticosa
• Xerochrysum bracteatum