Latrobe Correa Plant Care

Latrobe Correa (Correa lawrenceana var. latrobeana) belongs to the Rutaceae family within the Correa genus. Latrobe Correa is native to south-eastern Australia.

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

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Latrobe 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.

Latrobe Correa thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Correa lawrenceana var. latrobeana tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Latrobe Correa prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

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

Feed Latrobe 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.

Latrobe 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.

Latrobe 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 Latrobe 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.

Latrobe 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.

Latrobe 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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Latrobe 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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Latrobe Correa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Latrobe Correa is native to south-eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Latrobe Correa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.