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Description: Correa reflexa 'Federation Belle', Taken: 17 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 948 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Correa 'Federation Belle'

File Number

850

ACRA Field Book Number

815

Registration Date

01/01/2006

Application Received

02/05/2000

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Correa 'Federation Belle'

Origin

Chance seedling in the garden of Sarah Caldwell, Mole River Station, in the Torrington area in northern NSW. It is thought to be a hybrid between Correa ' Marion's Marvel' and perhaps a form of Correa reflexa var. speciosa. The name 'Federation Belle' was chosen to commemorate the Centenary of Federation in 2000..

Characteristics

A small rounded shrub approximately 30 - 40 cm x 1m. Leaves dark-green, glabrous and slightly scabrous, cordate, 33 mm x 24 mm. Corolla cylindrical 28 mm x 13 mm, rose pink becoming pale green towards tips. Corolla tips barely reflexed. Flowering begins in late February and continues through autumn and early winter. Diagnosis: Initially Correa ‘Federation Belle’ appeared to have some similarities to C. Marion’s Marvel however it is now clear that it has a closer affinity to C. reflexa var speciosa. Correa 'Federation Belle' has a much larger flower than the forms of C. reflexa var speciosa which were growing in the garden at Mole River Station.

Cultivation

This cultivar is fast-growing in cultivation and is very hardy, withstanding frost and drought. It is easy to strike from cuttings. Like other Correas, it attracts birds and responds well to tip-pruning. It is suitable for tub-planting as well as foreground planting in garden beds.

Publication

Hitchock, M. (2001), Correa 'Federation Belle'. Australian Plants 21(169): 187; Hort Journal Australia Oct 2021 Vol 14, Issue 4, Page 40

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1995 Flowers: Corolla; lower third: 158A-B upper two thirds: 54A Leaves: Leaf; upper: 137Alower: 147D

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Correa Study Group. Specimen received 2 nd May 2000.

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Kuranga Nursery

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC 850, ACRA 815, CANB 617145 Registered January 2006

NSL ID

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