A delightful and very useful small shrub that is naturally compact growing and mounding. It bears masses of pendant pink bell flowers in winter to spring, which are visited by small nectar loving birds and insects. A great plant for partly shaded positions, and will still flower even in shade, but will also cope with more sun. It tolerates frosts well. Prune after flowering to encourage a more dense habit.
 
	
		
			
Family:
			
Rutaceae
		
		
			
Scientific Name:
			
Correa pulchella
		
		
			
Cultivar:
			
Little Cate
		
		
			
Common Name:
			
Native Fuchsia
		
		
			
Plant Type:
			
Small shrub
		
		
			
Height:
			
0.4 ~ 0.6 metres
		
		
			
Width:
			
0.5 ~ 1 metre
		
		
			
Flower Colour:
			
Pink
		
		
			
Flowering Time:
			
Spring, Winter
		
		
			
Ph Level:
			
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
		
		
			
Soil Type:
			
Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
		
		
			
Plant Environment:
			
Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate
		
		
			
Climate Zone:
			
Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool
		
		
			
Light:
			
Light shade, Half shade
		
		
			
Growth Habit:
			
Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
		
		
			
Lifespan:
			
Perennial
		
		
			
Soil Moisture:
			
Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
		
		
			
Frost Tolerance:
			
Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
		
		
			
Plant Usage:
			
Topiary, Groundcover, Feature plant
		
		
			
Special Uses:                                                               
			
Bonsai, Playground friendly
		
		
			
Attracts Wildlife:
			
Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects