Detail
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Correa alba var. alba 'Starlight'
Variegated Rock Correa
Notes

Uses: In streetscapes, verges, median streets, parks and reserves. Planted singly as an a contrast in mixed plantings or grouped as an understorey or low informal screen or hedge..
Tolerant of coastal locations with some protection and can be used for control of soil erosion on embankments.
Attracts nectar eating native birds.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 1.4-1.5m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rutaceae
  • Botanical Name Correa alba var. alba 'Starlight'
  • Common Name Variegated Rock Correa
  • Habit Erect, Dense
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)