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common correa

Correa reflexa

★ RHS AGMLow Maintenance

Genus: Correa
Family: Rutaceae

About this plant

C. reflexa is an evergreen shrub, erect to prostrate, bearing rich green leaves to 5cm long, white-felted beneath. Tubular flowers are green, white, pink or red 2-2.5cm long sometimes with green or cream reflexed petal tips. The flowers are produced in small clusters mainly from autumn to spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and with good ventilation. Water moderately in summer and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Tolerant of mildly alkaline soil. Container grown plants can be kept more compact

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Under glass, scale insects may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years