Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Leptospermum 'Riot'
Photographer: Peter Ollerenshaw

Description: Leptospermum 'Riot', Taken: 24 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Leptospermum 'Riot'

File Number

1629

ACRA Field Book Number

1624

Registration Date

10/11/2017

Application Received

11/02/2020

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Leptospermum 'Riot'

Origin

A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross. - Female: L239c. - Male: L237c.

Characteristics

Leptospermum ‘Riot’ is an upright shrub growing to approximately 1.5 metres high x 1 metre across. In spring it is a sensation with a burst of bright carmine flowers.

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

Hort Journal February 2019, Vol 11, Issue 7, Page 41

Colour Coding

RHS 1995 Petals: Red/purple Group 64A

Propagation

Cuttings

Applicant Name

Peter Ollerenshaw, 159 Millynn Road BYWONG, 2621

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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