{"product_id":"mini-marian-correa-correa-reflexa-mini-marian","title":"Mini Marian Correa - Correa reflexa 'Mini Marian'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini Marian Correa (\u003cem\u003eCorrea reflexa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mini Marian') is a vigorous native groundcover shrub that stays about 30cm high and spreads to 60cm. In winter and early spring it carries small pink and yellow bell flowers that nectar-loving birds favour. It grows fast, spreads low and suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pink and yellow bells open in winter and early spring, when not much else is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNectar for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are a favourite with nectar-loving birds, especially honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed suppressing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its fast, low spread shades the soil and holds back weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and water-wise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants tolerate light frost and drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is compact and tidy enough to work in a garden or a container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a dense mat, and expect the plants to knit together as they spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is listed for coastal gardens. Give it free-draining soil and some shelter from the strongest winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a flowering understorey along paths and the front of beds, and a feature in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mini Marian Correa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light shade, sheltered from strong winds. It grows best in low humidity, so warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most soil types, though it grows best in well-draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. In a pot, use a free-draining mix in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes. Established plants tolerate light frost and drought. Follow flowering with a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering has finished will help give the plant shape and keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mini Marian Correa as tube stock. That is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and a good choice when you are covering a larger patch. Plant in free-draining soil, mulch and water until it spreads. Expect steady growth through the first season, and a fuller mat in the year after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability moves around. A sold out tube just means the grower has none today, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\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\"\u003eThe correa range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for a dense mass planting. The plants spread to about 60cm each, so they meet quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is listed for coastal gardens. Plant it in free-draining soil and shelter it from strong winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter and early spring, with small bells in pink and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790288191807,"sku":"COR-REF-MINIMA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mini-marian-correa-correa-reflexa-mini-marian.jpg?v=1792198059","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mini-marian-correa-correa-reflexa-mini-marian","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}