Description
"Barossa Gold", a cultivar of Native Fuchsia (Correa glabra), boasts vibrant pinkish-red flowers paired with striking golden lime-green new growth. This medium shrub flowers from Djeran (Autumn) to Djilba (early spring), serving as a focal point in gardens or as a colourful addition to patios when potted.
For those planting "Barossa Gold" in the ground, it's recommended to improve sandy or nutrient-depleted soils using a quality soil conditioner. The plant thrives in full to partial sun and requires regular watering, especially during its initial growth stage. For best results, nourish with a native plant fertiliser in Djeran (Autumn) and Djilba (early spring).
| Botanical Name | Correa glabra |
| Common Name | Rock Correa, Native Fuchsia |
| Cultivar | Barossa Gold |
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Classification |
Medium Natives |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 M |
| Width | 1 - 1.5 M |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well-draining is imperative. Otherwise tolerant of most soil types. Appreciates some extra soil conditioner mixed in at planting. |
| Water Requirement | Keep watered during its first year. Once established is drought-hardy, but will perform better with regular water through hot weather. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Pinkish-red |
| Flower Time | Djeran (Autumn) to Djilba (Early Spring) |
| Toxicity | There is no record of Correa plants being toxic to humans or animals, though caution is advised as Correa appears to be poorly researched in this area. If it was toxic though it would be expected there would be reports online. |
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