Correa backhousiana (Velvet Correa)
Correa backhousiana (Velvet Correa) with pale yellow bell-shaped flower and thick textured green leaves.
Botanical name: Correa backhousiana
Common names: Velvet Correa, Backhous fuchsia
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Tasmania
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingA beautiful winter flowering evergreen with pale yellow green tubular flowers from November through to spring. Attractive grey foliage. Sun, good drainage and shelter in cold areas.
This species adapts to most soils and can tolerate salt spray as well as wet ground for short periods.
Similar plants: Correa backhousiana (Velvet Correa)
Correa backhousiana (Velvet Correa) with tubular yellow flower hanging among thick dark green oval leaves.
Correa backhousiana (Velvet Correa) dangling yellow flowers amid dense oval green leaves on woody stems.
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