Plant Database
Dusky Bells Australian Fuchsia
Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
Dusky Bells Australian Fuchsia is a compact powerhouse of rich, jewel-toned color, designed to captivate in intimate garden spaces. From autumn to spring, it produces an abundance of unique, pendant bells in a deep, dusky carmine-red that contrast beautifully with its bluish-grey foliage. Perfectly sized for rockeries, containers, or the front of a border, this shrub not only delivers months of visual interest but also serves as a frequent stop for foraging hummingbirds, all while demanding very little attention.
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Vivid & Long-Lasting Flowers: Produces an abundant display of unique, dusky red bell flowers over an exceptionally long period from late fall well into spring.
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Perfect Compact Size: Its tidy, mounding growth (1-2 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide) makes it ideal for small spaces, front-of-border planting, or decorative containers.
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Subtle Foliage Contrast: Features small, oval leaves with an attractive grey-green to slightly bluish hue, providing year-round visual interest even when not in bloom.
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Ultimate Low-Input Plant: Exceptionally drought-adapted and deer-resistant once its roots are settled, requiring minimal supplemental water.
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Prefers Sheltered Microclimates: Thrives in dappled shade or areas with morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon rays and strong winds.