Correa reflexa var. reflexa

Botanical Name: Correa reflexa var. reflexa
Common Name: Common correa
Family: Rutaceae
Size: Prostrate to 3m H x 1-3m W
Leaves: Usually reflexed with indented veins and slightly recurved margins; shiny to lightly hairy on upper surface; densely hairy on lower surface; 3-5cm long, narrow to round and heart shaped.
Flowers: Tubular, 2-4cm long, tips reflexed, pendulous; cream through green to shades of pink/red in colour, often with contrasting tips.
Flowering Time: Mainly autumn, also winter/spring/summer
Fruit: A 4-valved capsule containing 4 dark seeds.

Habitat/distribution: Widespread in understorey of dry sclerophyll. Also SA, Vic, NSW, Q.
Where to See: Throughout Tasmania's east coast from Eddystone Point to Orford, especially slightly moister areas, Freycinet and Tasman Peninsulas; lower slopes of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Risdon Brook Reserve, Three Thumbs Reserve near Orford; Furneaux, Maria and Bruny Islands, Tamar and Derwent Valleys, Launceston and Hobart city bushland parks, Knocklofty and Peter Murrell Reserves.
Other notes: Many forms of this species have been selected for flower colour, petal colour combination, size of flower, growth habit and other attractive features. These forms have been propagated by cuttings to retain their features. A number have been registered as cultivars and have names such as "Dusky Bells", "Fat Fred", "Northern Belle". Correa reflexa var. nummulariifolia, Roundleaf correa, is endemic to Tasmania and has small heart-shaped, hairy leaves, flowers greenish white with burgundy anthers. A useful ornamental plant. Requires part-shade or sun, tolerates dry periods and some moisture, light to heavy soils. Prune for shape. Known to hybridise with Correa alba.