Correa Marians Marvel

Common Name: Marian's Marvel Correa

Description: Correa 'Marian's Marvel' is a hardy Australian native shrub known for its attractive, tubular flowers that are pink at the base and creamy yellow at the tips. This evergreen plant has dark green, rounded to oval leaves that are finely hairy underneath. It thrives in Melbourne's climate, preferring well-drained soils and a position in full sun to part shade. Flowering from autumn through to spring, it provides a splash of colour during the cooler months. 'Marian's Marvel' is drought-tolerant once established and attracts native birds, making it a valuable addition to Australian gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 1.5 metres
• Width: Approximately 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

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

Flower Colour:

• Pink at the base
• Creamy yellow at the tips

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Westringia fruticosa
• Leptospermum scoparium (Tea Tree)
• Dianella revoluta (Flax Lily)
• Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush)