Dune Correa Plant Care

Dune Correa (Correa backhouseana) belongs to the Rutaceae family within the Correa genus. Dune Correa is native to coastal and near-coastal areas of southern Australia. Dune Correa is also known as Backhouse's Correa.

Dune Correa displays a compact shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Dune Correa produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, or orange.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Dune Correa every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Dune Correa thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Correa backhouseana tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Dune Correa prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Dune Correa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Dune Correa every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Dune Correa is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Dune Correa can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Dune Correa while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Dune Correa is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Dune Correa can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to native fuchsia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Dune Correa is susceptible to aphids, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Dune Correa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Dune Correa is native to coastal and near-coastal areas of southern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Dune Correa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.