Description
"Little Cate", a cultivar of Native Fuchsia (a hybrid of Correa pulchella), presents a brilliant display of deep pink flowers that bloom from Djeran (Autumn) to Djilba (early spring). As a small mounding shrub, it provides structure to garden beds, effortlessly drawing the eye with its vibrant hues. Given its compact nature, "Little Cate" is also well-suited for container gardening, making terraces and balconies come alive with colour.
For gardeners opting to plant "Little Cate" in the ground, enriching poor or sandy soils with a reliable soil conditioner is recommended. This shrub thrives best in locations with full to partial sunlight and needs consistent watering during its initial stages, becoming more drought-tolerant once established. During its flowering seasons in Djeran (Autumn) and Djilba (early spring), it's advised to nourish "Little Cate" with a native plant fertiliser to ensure a robust and radiant bloom.
| Botanical Name | Correa pulchella |
| Common Name | Salmon Correa, Native Fuchsia |
| Cultivar | Little Cate |
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Classification |
Small Natives |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
| Width | 50 cm - 1 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 | Deep pink |
| 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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