Correa ‘Autumn Blaze’ is small and compact,native shrub growing to a height of about 30 centimetres with a spread of 1.5 metres. Leaves are glossy, mid-green above and paler beneath. The flowers are the outstanding feature of this cultivar. They are tubular and bright orange with pale pink on the petal tips. As well as being conspicuous, the blooms are also profuse and will cover the plants. The long flowering period extends from autumn to winter. Winter flowering plants are always welcome in cold climate gardens when blooms tend to be a trifle scarce.
Tip pruning will increase both foliage density and flowers. Correa ‘Autumn Blaze’ will survive and thrive in well drained sites either in full sun or partial shade and lends itself to container cultivation. A friend has Correa Autumn Blaze growing successfully in a pot. The plant blooms bounteously during the cooler months. Correa Autumn Blaze could also be grown as a border plant, in native cottage gardens and rockeries.
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