Correa alba prostrate CR001 'Star Showers'
| Botanical Family | Rutaceae |
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| Botanical Genus | Correa |
| Botanical species | alba prostrate |
| PBR Variety | Protected |
| Common / Trade Name | Star Showers |
| Habit | Small- Mounding Shrub |
| Mature Height (Meters) | prostrate - 0.3m |
| Spread / Spacing (Meters) | 0.5 - 1m |
| Flower Colour | White |
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| Flowering Start Time | Autumn |
| Flowering End Time | Winter |
| Foliage Colour | Silvery-Green |
| Climate | Suitable for a wide range of climates |
| Sunlight | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Australia Native | Yes |
| Uses & Features | Perfect for low level plantings |
| Information Guide |
'Star Showers' has been selected for its prostrate ground cover habit, unlike the common form of Correa alba, known as 'White Correa', which is a medium shrub that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. 'Star Showers' has lovely silver foliage and dainty white star shaped flowers appearing in autumn through to the winter months, providing nectar for pollinators. 'Star Showers' is excellent to use for embankment areas and as foliage contrast in planter beds where height is a restriction or as a specimen plant and can be mixed planted with the straight form of Correa alba to create varying level changes within the landscape. |
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| Soil PH Conditions | Soil pH: 6.4 to 7.5 - Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements. |
| Water Recommendations | Grows well in both shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate dry and light frost conditions, but over long periods of dry will require watering. |
| Fertiliser Recommendations | This plant requires little maintenance and it is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertiliser to help first establish the plant. It is beneficial to follow up with the occasional reapplication of fertiliser and apply as required. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds. |
Full Sun
Part Shade
Aussie Plant
Low Water
Height 0.3m Width 0.5-1m
DISCLAIMER - The information provided on this website is to be used as a guide, and the photos are for illustration purposes only. The Bush Magik plant range is based on our experience and the positive feedback from the Home Gardener, the Nursery and Landscape industry. All PBR varieties are selected from a strong genetic gene pool with vigorous growing out trials conducted alongside similar comparators. All information is believed to be correct and is given in good faith.