Rock Correa Red

Rock Correa Red is a native evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and bird attracting red flowers. It’s upright, spreading habit makes it a popular choice for use as a low hedge.

Correa glabra ‘Red’ is a variety of Australian native shrub, commonly known as Red Correa or Wax Flower. This plant is part of the Rutaceae family and is native to southeastern Australia. It’s particularly popular in gardens for its attractive, tubular red flowers that bloom during the cooler months, typically in late winter to spring. These flowers are not only beautiful but also a great source of nectar for birds like honeyeaters.

The plant itself has glossy, dark green leaves and a compact, bushy growth habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens or as a low hedge. It’s drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to part shade, with well-draining soil. Correa glabra is relatively hardy and can withstand a variety of soil types, though it prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

In addition to its ornamental value, this plant is relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage new growth