Correa ‘Wyn’s Wonder’

variegated Australian fuchsia

Drought- and shade-tolerant evergreen shrub with rosy-pink flowers in winter-spring. Good in pots and by the coast, too.

SynonymsCorrea pulchella x reflexa
Height2–3ft
Width3–5ft
ToleratesCool Summers, Drought, Pots, Neglect, Wind
Water needsLow – Moderate

Water this plant infrequently, when the top two inches or so of soil feel dry. Usually this will mean every week or two in dry weather. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every four to six weeks in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. This plant will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.

Hardy to24°F
ExposurePart Sun – Full Sun
Plant traitsFlowering, Shrub
Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
DrainageIn Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
FertilizingLow Needs
OriginHybrid, Australia
California nativeNo
Sunset zones9, 14–24, H1

Growing Notes

An excellent, low-maintenance source of foliage color throughout the year for bright shady spots as well as sun. Its rosy-red winter flowers please garden visitors and wildlife.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

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