Native fuchsia (common correa) Correa reflexa
Native fuchsia (common correa) (Correa reflexa) is an evergreen perennial shrub in the Rutaceae family, native to South-eastern Australia and Tasmania. It grows 50 cm–2 m (20 in–6.6 ft) tall and 80 cm–1.5 m (31 in–4.9 ft) wide, wants part sun to part shade and low water, and is hardy to about -5 °C (23 °F). Space plants about 1 m (3.3 ft) apart.
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Native fuchsia (common correa) at a glance
| Type | Perennial shrub, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Mature height | 50 cm–2 m (20 in–6.6 ft) |
| Mature spread | 80 cm–1.5 m (31 in–4.9 ft) |
| Spacing | 1 m (3.3 ft) centre to centre |
| Sun | Part sun to part shade, at least 3 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Low; drought tolerance moderate, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 5–8 |
| Cold hardiness | About -5 °C (23 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 9) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 38 °C (100 °F) |
| Flowering | about 52–104 weeks after planting, for 10–17 weeks |
| Wind tolerance | Moderate |
| Pollinator value | High |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | South-eastern Australia and Tasmania |
| Common in gardens of | 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
Is Native fuchsia (common correa) toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
Not known to be poisonous.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Native fuchsia (common correa)
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like part sun to part shade and low water.
Keep apart or take care
- caution With Sweet orange: Asian citrus psyllid spreads huanglongbing (citrus greening) between citrus and relatives such as orange jasmine (Murraya). Keep new citrus away from infected or neglected hosts. Evidence B
Questions about Native fuchsia (common correa)
- How far apart should I plant Native fuchsia (common correa)?
- About 1 m (3.3 ft) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 80 cm–1.5 m (31 in–4.9 ft).
- Does Native fuchsia (common correa) need full sun?
- Part sun to part shade: at least 3 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Native fuchsia (common correa) need?
- Low water. Drought tolerance is moderate and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Native fuchsia (common correa)?
- It tolerates about -5 °C (23 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 9.
- When does Native fuchsia (common correa) flower?
- About 52–104 weeks after planting, for 10–17 weeks.
- Is Native fuchsia (common correa) poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. Not known to be poisonous.
- What grows well with Native fuchsia (common correa)?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Native fuchsia (common correa). Group it with plants that like the same sun (part sun to part shade) and water (low).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Australian native plant profiles, Australian National Botanic Gardens / Australian Plants Society
- PlantNET: the NSW Flora Online, National Herbarium of New South Wales, Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Notes and assumptions
- An Australian native of poor, sandy soils: it wants sharp drainage and sun, and rots in heavy, wet ground or humid summers.
- A small shrub with hanging tubular bells, red tipped with green or cream, from autumn through winter when little else flowers: a winter food for honeyeaters and eastern spinebills. Grows in dry shade under trees.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
Related plants
- Lemon tree (dwarf) Citrus limon
- Curry tree Murraya koenigii
- Kaffir lime Citrus hystrix
- Common rue Ruta graveolens
- Sweet orange Citrus x sinensis
- Mandarin orange Citrus reticulata
- Persian lime Citrus x latifolia
- Key lime Citrus x aurantiifolia