Genus Species: Correa baeuerlenii    
Common / Product Name: Chef's Hat Correa

Habit:   MEDIUM SHRUB (MS)

Available Sizes
14cm
20cm

Height x Width: 1 - 2m x 2 - 3m

Pruning:   Light Medium

Frost Tolerance:   Medium

Coastal Tolerance:   High

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Medium

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Yes

Flowering:  starts: Autumn / ends: Winter

Flower Colour:   Pale Green

Irrigation:   No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -5°C best planted in protected areas. As a genus Correa's survive well with frost.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to Low 40's°C. Not suitable for humidity. Can be planted along coastal frontage with good air flow.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.