Correa
alba: is a member of the Rutaceae family. As we have
said with monotonous regularity: Correas are some of our favourite
native plants. They usually have bell-shaped flowers with four united petals.
The flowers of Correa alba are more open and have a star-like
appearance. Flower colour is usually white but there are some forms with a
pink tinge to the blooms. Flowers are present for many months. The round
leaves are silvery-grey. Correa alba occurs in coastal areas of NSW,
Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. The species has proved to be long
flowering, drought resistant and frost tolerant. Correa alba develops
into a medium upright shrub. Propagate from cuttings.