Australian fuchsia

How to Grow and Care for Australian fuchsia

Australian fuchsia · Correa pulchella

Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and with good ventilation. Water moderately in summer and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Tolerant of mildly alkaline soil

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Planting and Growing Australian fuchsia

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and with good ventilation. Water moderately in summer and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Tolerant of mildly alkaline soil

How to Water Australian fuchsia?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Australian fuchsia?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Australian fuchsia?

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What Soil Is Best for Australian fuchsia?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Australian fuchsia?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Australian fuchsia?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Australian fuchsia?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate Australian fuchsia?

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Australian fuchsia?

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How to Care for Australian fuchsia in Winter?

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How to Plant Australian fuchsia?

Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and with good ventilation. Water moderately in summer and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Tolerant of mildly alkaline soil

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How to Repot Australian fuchsia?

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How to Harvest Australian fuchsia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Under glass, scale insects may be a problem

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The Toxicity of Australian fuchsia

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Attributes of Australian fuchsia

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginSouthern Australia

Scientific Classification

Species
Correa pulchella
Genus
Correa
Family
Rutaceae
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