Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Philotheca myoporoides Moon Shadow
Photographer: Peter Ollerenshaw

Description: Philotheca myoporoides 'Moon Shadow', Taken: 21 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1042 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Philotheca myoporoides 'Moon Shadow'

File Number

1625

ACRA Field Book Number

1938

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

13/02/2020

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Philotheca myoporoides 'Moon Shadow'

Origin

Chance find

Characteristics

A hardy small to medium sized shrub with boldly variegated leaves. Grows well in full sun but prefers a moist shaded or semi shaded position. Adapts to a wide range of climates and soil types. Frost hardy. Grows to approximately 1m high x 1m across.

Cultivation

Highly ornamental shrub. Suitable for most soil types. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal: Volume 16, Issue 4

Colour Coding

RHS 1986:type of variegation marginal, number of colours two, colour of centre greyed-green (RHS 191A), colour of margin yellow-green (RHS 153D)

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth, may be difficult

Applicant Name

Peter Ollerenshaw, 159 Millynn Road BYWONG, 2621

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant or large display pots.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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