Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Leptospermum 'Aphrodite'
Photographer: Peter Ollerenshaw

Description: Leptospermum 'Aphrodite', Taken: November 1998, [Copyright conditions: We handle all third party sub-licenses for commercial and non-commercial use.]
Photographer: Fagg, M.

Leptospermum 'Aphrodite'

File Number

1641

ACRA Field Book Number

486

Registration Date

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Application Received

12/02/2020

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Leptospermum 'Aphrodite'

Origin

A selection from a seed germination event

Characteristics

A medium to tall shrub with lush green foliage. Forming a dense bushy plant approximately 2.5m high and 2m across. It has masses of bright pink flowers in spring.

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 6, Issue 1

Colour Coding

RHS 1986 Leaves: Green Group ; Flowers : Red Group 63A

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

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NSL ID

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