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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Federation Belle Correa performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
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
Combine Federation Belle Correa with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Federation Belle Correa
Plant Sale lists Federation Belle Correa as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
