Correa pulchella, commonly known as the salmon correa, [2] is a species of small prostrate to erect shrub that is endemic to South Australia. It has glabrous, leathery, narrow oblong to broadly egg-shaped leaves and pendulous, cylindrical, pink to red or orange flowers arranged singly on short side branches.

Correa pulchella 'Pink Eyre' (Pink Australian Fuchsia) - A compact evergreen shrub to 2-3 feet tall and as wide with smooth and shiny deep-green leaves densely cloaking the branches. Light pink flowers are very striking during winter and spring with scattered flowering year-round.

Correa are endemic plants of some eleven species of evergreen shrubs found in Tasmanian and Australia. These prostrate woody evergreen shrubs have thin branches clothed with fine, brown fuzz. Correa can be grown in various soil types from a very sandy, well-drained soil to one rich with peat and loam.

Correa pulchella is one of the most beautiful members of the genus and is usually a small varying in habit from prostrate to about 1 metre in height. The leaves are oval in shape and about 15mm long.

Low spreading shrub suitable for most well-drained soils and situations. Excellent for growing in dry shade e.g. under oaks, or full sun. Grows well in Ojai and on the coast tolerating very low temperatures (recently 16F). Often found growing in calcareous soils in …

One of these is Correa ‘Pink Eyre’, a compact two- to three-foot shrub with small deep green leaves and an abundance of inch-long tubular pink flowers, flaring slightly at the tips. The flowers are slightly fuzzy on the outside.

Correa pulchella 'Little Cate' A delightful and very useful small shrub that is naturally compact growing and mounding. It bears masses of pendant pink bell flowers in winter to spring, which are visited by small nectar loving birds and insects.

Correa pulchella is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter orange and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. Low, spreading shrub to …

Correa pulchella ‘Remarkable Rocks’ – Native Fuchsia The salmon coloured flowers in winter is the outstanding feature of this lovely Correa from South Australia. Use it as a small feature shrub in an area where you can enjoy the nectar feeding birds that it will attract.

Correa pulchella Summary Information. Botanical Name – Correa pulchella ; Common Name – Native Fuchsia, Dusky Bells. Position – Full sun to semi shade. Soil – Well drained; Height – Varying from near prostrate forms to around 1 metre. Spread – To 1m in good conditions, usually less. Flowers – Orange to Red