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Correa hybrid 'Dusky Bells'
Compact flowering shrub with rounded green leaves. Spreading branches have dull red to dusky pink bell flowers hanging from them late winter and spring. Plant in full sun, avoiding heavy frosts. Great for sandy or rocky soils, and coastal sites. Provides nectar for the bees and birds.
Genus
Correa
Species
hybrid
Cultivar
'Dusky Bells'
Common name
Australian fuchsia
Family name
Rubiaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants