Correa 'Dusky Bells'

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Dusky Bells Australian Fuchsia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Susan Frommer/Mullany

Description

This Australian Fuschia stands 2'-3' high and 3'-4' wide, has 2" carmine flowers and dark green foliage.

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.