Correa alba Ball
Correa alba is a compact evergreen shrub with slender, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves that provide a soft, textured backdrop. It produces small, bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers in late autumn to winter that hang delicately from the stems.
Cultural
Correa alba respond well to pruning and can be shaped for formal use. Tolerant of salt spray and light frost. Can grow in part shade but flowering will be reduced.
Soil:
Tolerates any well-drained soil, suitable for poor soils.
Aspect:
Full sun to part shade.
Maintenance:
Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Apply a native fertiliser after pruning to promote healthy growth.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established but will benefit from supplementary watering. Will not tolerate waterlogged soil. .
Seasonal Interest:
Late autumn to winter flowering.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for coastal gardens, native plantings, or rockeries, it can also be used as a filler plant in mixed borders, providing texture and contrast with its soft foliage and subtle blooms. Its tolerance to drought and salt makes it well-suited to challenging locations, including coastal and dry garden settings. Topiary balls are particularly effective when planted in clusters or placed in pots to frame entrances, walkways, or key garden features.
Dimensions
Ball height to 1.5m
Ball width to 1.5m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.
Ball width to 1.5m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.