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Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

$120.00

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Title: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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30cm/33cm: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 0.5m - 1m Approximately

Mature Width: 1m – 1.2m

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is a reliable Australian native evergreen shrub with vibrant tubular flowers in shades of bright yellow to orange-red. Blooming from late autumn to early spring, its eye-catching flowers attract native birds and pollinators, adding color during the cooler months.

They look excellent when planted in garden borders, containers, or as understorey plants beneath taller natives, providing year-round interest with their compact, bushy habit and glossy dark green foliage. Adaptable to full sun or partial shade, this low-maintenance shrub tolerates light frost and drought, making it suitable for a wide range of garden settings including wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Shrubs
Screening or Privacy
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Groundcovers
Underplanting

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 0.5m - 1m Approximately

Mature Width: 1m – 1.2m

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

Is Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' frost tolerant?

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' Flower?

Correa ‘Tucker Time Dinner Bells’ produces masses of pendulous, bell-shaped red and green flowers from autumn through winter. These colourful tubular blooms hang neatly beneath the foliage, creating a vibrant cool-season display and offering an eye-catching contrast against the dense, dark-green leaves.

Does Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Bell-shaped

Flower Colour:

Red

Is Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' an Australian Native Tree?

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is Native to A selected Australian cultivar of Correa, bred for its prolific flowering and neat, dense form suited to gardens and landscapes.

What is the Wildlife Value of Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' ?

Its nectar-rich tubular flowers are highly attractive to honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, especially through autumn and winter when food sources are limited. The dense evergreen foliage also provides shelter for small birds and supports a biodiverse garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' need?

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Correa ‘Tucker Time Dinner Bells’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures and develops excellent drought resilience.

Is Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' Drought Tolerant?

Is Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Correa ‘Tucker Time Dinner Bells’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in coastal, dry and low-maintenance gardens, maintaining its compact form and reliable flowering with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' in Different Soil

Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Correa 'Tucker Time Dinner Bells' bird-attracting? Yes, its tubular flowers attract nectar-feeding birds.
Can it be grown in containers? Yes, its compact size makes it suitable for pot cultivation.