Australian fuchsia
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A lax evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves, white-scurfy beneath, and clusters of tubular pink, orange or white flowers with recurved petal tips
Scientific classification
- Species
- Australian fuchsia (Correa pulchella)
- Genus
- Correa
- Family
- Rutaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Australian fuchsia
Distribution map
Southern Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Australian fuchsia
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Australian fuchsia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Under glass, scale insects may be a problem
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