Correa lawrenceana (mountain correa)
Botanical Information
Family | Rutaceae |
Genus | Correa |
Species | lawrenceana |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to Australia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An evergreen shrub with cream-coloured, bell-shaped flowers as well as fleshy green leaves. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Container plants. |
Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by seed. |
Cultivation | Grow under glass in potting compost in full light. |
Pests | Susceptible to scale insects. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |