Leptospermum 'Pageant'
- File Number
- 1634
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 869
- Registration Date
- 19/11/2021
- Application Received
- 11/02/2020
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Leptospermum 'Pageant'
- Origin
- A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross. - Female: Leptospermum Cardwell. - Male: Leptospermum Rhiannon.
- Characteristics
- A low spreading shrub that has a spectacular display in spring. At this time it is covered in a mass of purple flowers. ‘Pageant’ grows to approximately 1 – 1.5m high by 1.5 – 2m 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 14, Issue 1
- Colour Coding
- RHS 1986 Petal: 78A
- Propagation
- Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
- 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
- -
- NSL ID
- -