Backhouse Australian fuchsia
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A spreading evergreen shrub to 2m in height, with small oval leaves with reddish scurf beneath, and pendulous tubular pale yellow-green flowers 2.5cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- Backhouse Australian fuchsia (Correa backhouseana)
- Genus
- Correa
- Family
- Rutaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 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 Backhouse Australian fuchsia
Distribution map
Australia (Tasmania)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Backhouse Australian fuchsia
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Backhouse Australian fuchsia care guide
- Water sparingly once established, with excellent drainage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water sparingly once established, with excellent drainage
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight low nitrogen feed in spring
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
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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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