Colour when your garden needs it most
Correa reflexa, commonly known as Native Fuchsia, is one of Australia’s most versatile and colourful native shrubs. Featuring attractive evergreen foliage and masses of distinctive bell-shaped flowers, it is perfect for Melbourne gardens, native landscapes, bird-attracting gardens and low-maintenance planting schemes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen native shrub |
| Height | Approx. 0.5–2m |
| Width | Approx. 0.5–2m |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Foliage | Dense green foliage |
| Flowers | Bell-shaped flowers in red, green, pink or cream tones |
| Uses | Native gardens, borders, screening, habitat planting, bird-attracting landscapes |
| Best For | Low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly gardens |
Tough, beautiful and bursting with native character
Correa reflexa is one of the most rewarding Australian native plants for year-round garden performance. Its colourful bell-shaped flowers appear through the cooler months when many other plants are dormant, attracting honeyeaters and bringing life to the landscape. Adaptable, drought tolerant and naturally attractive, it suits everything from cottage gardens and native borders to contemporary landscapes. If you’re looking for a tough native shrub that delivers colour, wildlife and reliability, Correa reflexa is hard to beat.
| Garden Benefit | Why You’ll Love It |
|---|---|
| Long Flowering Season | Provides colour through autumn, winter and spring |
| Bird Attraction | A favourite of honeyeaters and native birds |
| Native Toughness | Handles a wide range of conditions |
| Evergreen Structure | Attractive foliage all year |
| Versatile Landscape Use | Suitable for borders, screening and feature planting |
