Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Leptospermum 'Lipstick'
Photographer: Peter Ollerenshaw

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

Leptospermum 'Lipstick'

File Number

1639

ACRA Field Book Number

1595

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

12/02/2020

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Leptospermum 'Lipstick'

Origin

A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross. - Female: L245d. - Male: L245e.

Characteristics

‘Lipstick’ is an upright shrub to approximately 1.5m tall. In spring it is covered in attractive bright pink flowers. ‘Lipstick’ is a hardy plant that will grow in a wide range of soil types and climates.

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 Australia September 2018, Vol 11, Issue 3, Page 41

Colour Coding

RHS 1995 Flowers: Red/Purple Group 61B Leaves: Upper surface: Green Group 137A; lower surface Green Group 146A

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 spectacular feature plant.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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