Correa Decumbens (Spreading Correa)
Correa Decumbens (Spreading Correa)
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Correa Decumbens (Spreading Correa) is a hardy Australian native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit, small glossy green leaves, and attractive red tubular flowers with green tips. Its low-growing form makes it an excellent choice for native gardens, borders, rockeries, embankments, coastal gardens, wildlife-friendly plantings, and mass planting.
Reliable, tough, and easy to maintain, Correa Decumbens is ideal for customers wanting a colourful native plant that provides year-round foliage interest and seasonal flowers. Its nectar-rich blooms help attract native birds and pollinators, while its spreading habit makes it useful for filling difficult garden spaces, softening edges, and adding texture to low-maintenance landscapes.

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Mature height
30–50cm
Mature width
1.5–3m
Spacing
1.5–2m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy to dull green foliage with red to pink tubular flowers and green tips
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Winter to summer, with flowering varying by climate
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade; also suitable for semi-shaded positions
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
Root System
Fibrous, spreading shrub root system; generally non-invasive