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water wise plants
water hardiness
top tenbird attracting
coastal gardens
flowers and showy seed heads
kangaroo proof
shady gardens
small plants for small gardens
verge planting
project typeurban and commercial
residential
horticultural production
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils
medium - loamy soils
good drainage
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Correa 'Dusky Bells'
correa 'Dusky Bells'
A low shrub to 1m high and spreading 2-3m. Derives its name from its dusky pink, bell shaped flowers. A hybrid of Correa pulchella and Correa reflexa. Bird attractant. |
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| origin | hybrid species |
| cultural notes | Reasonably hardy, prefers moist, well drained soils in part shade but will tolerate full sun. |
| maintenance | Can be pruned to maintain shape. |
| tolerates | Frost tolerant, reasonably drought tolerant. |
| flowering season | Winter and Spring. |
| flower colour | The flowers are deep pink, tubular and pendulous. |
| foliage colour | Leaves are dull green on top and grey-green underneath. |
| width | up to 3m |
| height | up to 1m |
| recommended uses | Can be used as a feature plant or to fill in spaces under larger trees. Bird attractant. |
| | | plant image credits | Percita |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av
Pialligo ACT 2609
t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006
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p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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37 Wandella Forest Rd
Wandella NSW 2550
t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256
p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550
abn 91 109 945 146
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