Correa 'Mannii'
Australian fuchsia 'Mannii'
A tender evergreen shrub, up to 2.5m high. Dark green oval leaves have white undersides and hanging, long, bell-shaped flowers, 2.5cm long, scarlet outside and rose-pink inside, appear from autumn to spring
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Pink Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Pink Red | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Correa are evergreen shrubs with lance-shaped to rounded leaves, scurfy beneath, and solitary or clustered tubular flowers with 4 spreading lobes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a free-draining, lime-free medium that is rich in organic matter, in full light or partial shade, outside only in frost-free areas, or in a cool greenhouse with winter night temperatures of 3-5°C (higher winter temperatures may damage it) and keep only just moist in winter
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Pruning group 8, but usually no pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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