{"product_id":"white-delight-correa-correa-alba-subsp-pannosa-white-delight","title":"White Delight Correa - Correa alba subsp. pannosa 'White Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Delight Correa (\u003cem\u003eCorrea alba subsp. pannosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Delight') is a vigorous native groundcover that thrives in frontline coastal gardens. It grows 30 to 50cm high and about 1.2m wide, with grey-green leaves toned in rust, and small starry white flowers through summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is exceptionally hardy and happy in sandy soil, brushed by salty sea breezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarry white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white stars cover the plant through summer and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage with texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slightly grey-green leaves carry rusty-brown tones that add depth beside plain green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips to dense mounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim shapes it into a tidy mounded form, so it looks good even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly, filling a border or bank with a soft, spreading mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrontline coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where sea breezes and sandy soil defeat most flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits native, wildlife and cottage gardens, spilling over edges and softening paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover drifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a connected mat as the plants spread, or closer where you want faster cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Delight Correa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny or partly shaded position, where dappled sunlight is perfect. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, including exposed coastal sites. It handles light frost and some drought, so cooler southern coasts suit it as well as mild ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. It is happy in sandy soil, and a coastal sand needs little improvement. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established. After that it tolerates light frost and some drought. Follow flowering with a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim once flowering has finished will help give the plant shape and encourage bushiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Delight Correa as tube stock. That is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, which is the practical size for covering a larger area. Plant into free-draining soil, mulch it and water until it is growing away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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 correa range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle salt wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is exceptionally hardy and grows happily in frontline coastal gardens, in sandy soil and salty sea breezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart. Each plant spreads to about 1.2m, so they join into a mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I trim it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly once the flowers have finished. That shapes it into a dense mound and encourages bushiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790288453951,"sku":"COR-ALB-WHITED-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-delight-correa-correa-alba-subsp-pannosa-white-delight.jpg?v=1792198067","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-delight-correa-correa-alba-subsp-pannosa-white-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}