{"product_id":"fire-bells-correa-correa-pulchella","title":"Fire Bells™ Correa - Correa pulchella 'COR11'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFire Bells Correa (\u003cem\u003eCorrea pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fire Bells') is a compact native groundcover with intense orange red flowers in winter and early spring. It grows about 25cm high and 80cm wide, or smaller with pruning, and needs very little pruning to stay that way. It is an Ozbreed line, well suited to containers, patios and small gardens, and the flowers attract birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange red flowers open in winter and early spring, when most of the garden is quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm high it forms a dense mat that needs very little pruning to stay compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings the birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nodding bell flowers suit gardens planted to attract birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is compact enough for small gardens, patios and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow water, frost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it has low water requirements, and it tolerates drought and frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart, about four plants per square metre. As the plants spread towards 80cm wide they join into a dense cover, which also holds back weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its low habit suits wide pots and troughs by a door or on a patio, where the winter flowers can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBird attracting and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a native bed beneath taller shrubs. It gives small birds a reason to visit in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fire Bells Correa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. Ozbreed lists it for Victoria, the ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, southern New South Wales and Sydney, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is not listed for Queensland or the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers reasonably drained soil but adapts to most soil types. In Sydney, where it needs good drainage, raise the bed on clay and add coarse material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for 8 to 13 weeks until established, then leave it to the weather. Fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once a year to hold the semi compact habit, or twice a year for a manicured look. It needs little more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire Bells Correa is sold as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to cover a bank or a wide bed, and the potted packs give a quicker mat. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is not always available. A size shows as sold out when no grower has it, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Plants travel upright and settle in a few weeks in mild weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/correa\"\u003eBrowse the full correa range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter and early spring. The flowers are orange red and bell shaped, and they suit a garden planted for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart, about four plants per square metre, for a dense groundcover. In a row use two to three plants per metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ozbreed recommends it for containers on patios. Use a free draining mix and water as required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787113267519,"sku":"COR-PUL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787113300287,"sku":"COR-PUL-140MM-P10","price":274.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fire-bells-correa-correa-pulchella.jpg?v=1792146124","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/fire-bells-correa-correa-pulchella","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}