Correa reflexa

Common Name: Common Correa, Native Fuchsia

Description: Correa reflexa, known as Common Correa or Native Fuchsia, is a versatile evergreen shrub endemic to Australia. It typically reaches up to 1.5 metres in height, though forms ranging from prostrate to taller varieties exist. The plant features oval-shaped leaves, 10 to 50 mm long, often adorned with visible oil glands and short hairs. From autumn through spring, it produces pendulous, tubular flowers up to 40 mm long, displaying a spectrum of colours including pale green, red with yellow tips, and other variations. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, Correa reflexa prefers well-drained soils and can be situated in both full sun and part shade. Once established, it exhibits moderate drought tolerance and is known to attract native birds, making it a valuable addition to Australian gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small to Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Up to 1.5 metres
• Width: Up to 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

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

Flower Colour:

• Pale Green
• Red with Yellow Tips
• Various other colour variations

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)