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Plant Nest

White Correa - Correa alba

Name: White Correa - Correa alba
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: White Correa - Correa alba - 7cm
Price: 6.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A dense, rounded evergreen native shrub with grey green foliage and white star shaped flowers appearing from late winter through spring. Highly valued for its coastal tolerance, low water needs and versatility in native, coastal and formal garden designs.

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7cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun - semi shade.

Size

Approx, 1-1.5m high x 1-1.5m wide. Dense rounded habit.

Water

Low, drought hardy once established.

Uses

Coastal gardens, hedging, native plantings, erosion control, borders, pots, mass planting.

Description

Correa alba is a hardy Australian native shrub recognised for its rounded habit, silver grey foliage and star shaped white flowers. It thrives in coastal conditions, tolerates salt spray and strong wind, and performs well in sandy or well drained soils. A reliable plant for habitat gardens, low hedging and low maintenance landscapes requiring year-round structure.

Key Features:

Grey green foliage with silvery felted undersides.
White star shaped flowers from late winter to spring.
Outstanding tolerance to salt, wind and coastal exposure.
Low maintenance with naturally rounded form.
Excellent for native plantings, hedges and erosion control.
High drought tolerance once established.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained sandy or loamy soil, suitable for coastal sites.
Light: Full sun produces the densest growth, semi shade tolerated.
Watering: Water to establish, minimal water needed once mature.
Fertiliser: Use low phosphorus slow release fertiliser in early spring.
Maintenance: Light trimming after flowering maintains shape and encourages bushiness.
Flowering: White star shaped flowers in autumn and summer.

Landscaping Ideas

Correa alba is ideal for coastal, native and drought tolerant gardens thanks to its hardiness and compact shape. It works beautifully as a low hedge, a structural shrub in mixed native borders, or mass planted for erosion control on banks and coastal embankments. Its grey green foliage pairs well with westringia, lomandra, leptospermum, coastal rosemary and silver foliaged plants for layered, resilient plantings.

Expert Tip

Excellent for windy and coastal locations where other shrubs may struggle.

FAQ's

Q: Does it handle coastal wind?

Extremely well, one of the best shrubs for exposed coastal sites.

Q: Does it need much pruning?

Only occasional light shaping is needed.

Q: Is it suitable for pots?

Yes, performs well in large containers.

Q: Does it attract wildlife?

Yes, it provides habitat for birds and small fauna.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest White Correa - Correa alba

$8.95

$6.95

On sale