Australian Fuchsia

Correa Reflexa

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Overview

Australian Fuchsia (Correa reflexa) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, revered for its bell-shaped flowers ranging from greenish-yellow to red, flourishing in fall and winter. It typically reaches 3-5 feet in height and spans 3-6 feet wide, thriving in sun to part shade. This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soil and makes an excellent low-maintenance addition to borders or as an informal hedge. Attracts hummingbirds and beneficial insects.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11

Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — Australian Fuchsia (Correa reflexa) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rutaceae

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Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — Hardiness falls within USDA zones 7 to 10, with a slight variance depending on the specific cultivar

Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — green and multi-colored and red and white flowers in the garden

Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — shrub with green and multi-colored and red and white blooms

Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — shrub for full or half

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