A small shrub that becomes covered in pale pink star shaped flowers. A tough shrub particularly good for coastal areas. A useful plant for landscaping as it will grow well and flower in sunny to shaded positions, and in acid to alkaline soils. Best in well drained soil, and is a great container plant. prune lightly after flowering if needed, and feed with a good native fertiliser in spring.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Native Fuchsia
Scientific Name - Correa
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name - Catie Bec
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Border plant
Special Uses - Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies
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