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Plant Profiles / Native fuchsia
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Native fuchsia
Correa hybrids (e.g. C. reflexa) · Correa
An Australian native with dangling bell flowers through autumn and winter. Birds love it.
Part shadeLight
WeeklyWater
EasyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Part shade
ShadeFull sun
Dappled.
Water
Weekly
DryWet
Moderate.
Humidity
Adaptable
LowHigh
Airflow.
Temperature
-5–35°C (23–95°F)
CoolWarm
Hardy.
Growth
Moderate
SlowFast
50 cm–1 m.
Soil
Free-draining
LeanRich
Native mix.
Fertiliser
Native fertiliser
RarelyOften
Light.
Pet safety
Non-toxic
SafeToxic
Safe.
About this plant
Found across south-eastern Australia. Tough, compact and shade tolerant.
Best spots
Balcony pots and shaded native gardens.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Correa hybrids (e.g. C. reflexa) |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Origin | South-eastern Australia |
| Plant type | Shrub |
| Mature size | 50 cm–1 m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Flowers | Bell flowers |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering
Prune
FloweringPrune
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Rot | Wet. |
| Yellow | Phosphorus. |
| Leggy | Prune. |
| Few | Shade. |
| Scale | Oil. |
Common questions
Native?
Yes.
Birds?
Yes.
Pets?
Safe.
Shade?
Part.
