A compact rounded shrub bearing large pendent pink bell flowers through autumn and winter. Hardy and bird-attracting, ideal for borders and containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 1 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 Federation Belle Correa
Botanically, Correa 'Federation Belle' is a shrub in the Rutaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 1 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Federation Belle Correa
Federation Belle 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
Federation Belle Correa does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Federation Belle 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 Federation Belle Correa after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Federation Belle Correa in the garden
Federation Belle Correa earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Federation Belle Correa with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Federation Belle Correa
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