Correa baeuerlenii 'Chef's Cap'

Correa baeuerlenii 'Chef's Cap' is a charming Australian native groundcover with distinctive tubular flowers that resemble tiny chef's hats. This compact correa produces cream to pale green bell-shaped blooms from autumn through winter, providing valuable nectar for native birds when other food sources are scarce.

Growing to approximately 0.5m high and 1-1.5m wide, this hardy groundcover thrives in well-drained soils and tolerates both full sun and part shade. It's particularly well-suited to east-facing and south-facing areas in your Ballarat garden. Frost-tolerant and drought-hardy once established, 'Chef's Cap' makes an excellent low-maintenance addition to native gardens, rockeries, or as an informal hedge.

The aromatic foliage and long flowering period make this correa a standout choice for year-round garden interest.