A low spreading shrub with dark green foliage and pendent dusky-pink bell flowers through autumn and winter. Shade-tolerant, bird-attracting and ideal for groundcover.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Dusky Bells Correa
Correa 'Dusky Bells' is a shrub in the Rutaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Dusky Bells Correa
Dusky Bells Correa suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Dusky Bells Correa does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Dusky Bells Correa is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Dusky Bells Correa after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Dusky Bells Correa in the garden
Dusky Bells Correa earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, holding soil on banks and slopes and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Dusky Bells Correa with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Dusky Bells Correa
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