One of the most useful genera of Australian shrubs is the genus Correa. This species is quite variable, with different forms growing anywhere from 0.5 to 1.5m in height. It produces small green-red tubular flowers over winter and spring. This plant is a nectar source for birds.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Moderate
- Container
- Zero
- Size
- Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
- Root size
- 2.5 metres
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Soils
- Loam
- Tolerances
- Frost
- Regions
- Central Highlands Garden
- Shade levels
- Sun/shade
- Flowering seasons
- Spring, Winter
- Gardens
- Formal