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Products > Correa reflexa 'Carpenter Rocks'   Correa reflexa 'Carpenter Rocks' - Australian Fuchsia THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Fall/Spring Height: 3-4 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Correa reflexa 'Carpenter Rocks' (Australian Fuchsia) - Evergreen shrub growing 3-4 feet tall and wide with small clasping heart-shaped green leaves. Bright vermillion red, bell-shaped flowers are tipped with chartreuse. Profuse bloom fall through spring. Full sun to partial shade with good drainage. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive to hummingbirds. Hardy to the mid 20°s F. A Koala Blooms University of California Santa Cruz 2002 Plant Introduction. The name Correa honors José Francisco Correia de Serra, a Portuguese botanist and the specific epithet 'reflexa' is a Latin word meaning "turned back", referring to the angle at which the leaf-like bracts above the flowers join the stem. We discontinued growing this plant in 2007.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Correa 'Carpenter Rocks' .     [MORE INFO]