Brilliant winter colour when gardens need it most.
Correa ‘Orange Glow’ is a compact Australian native shrub admired for its masses of glowing orange bell-shaped flowers and dense evergreen foliage. Flowering heavily through the cooler months, this hardy correa attracts birds while adding vibrant colour to Melbourne gardens when many other plants are dormant. Perfect for borders, native gardens, coastal landscapes, and low-maintenance planting schemes, ‘Orange Glow’ thrives in full sun to part shade and handles dry conditions once established.
Plant Overview Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Correa pulchella ‘Orange Glow’ |
| Plant Type | Native Shrub |
| Mature Height | Approx. 1–1.5m |
| Mature Width | Approx. 1–1.5m |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Flower Colour | Bright orange tubular bells |
| Flowering Period | Autumn through Spring |
| Bird Attracting | Excellent |
| Frost Tolerance | Moderate |
| Coastal Tolerance | Very Good |
Bird-attracting colour for low-maintenance Australian gardens
Correa ‘Orange Glow’ is one of the most reliable flowering natives for year-round garden performance, bringing rich colour, birdlife, and resilience to Australian landscapes. Its naturally neat shape and prolonged flowering make it ideal for contemporary native gardens, pathways, and feature planting.
