Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Correa Peter Sutton
Photographer: Peter Ollerenshaw

Description: Correa 'Peter Sutton', Taken: 17 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Correa 'Peter Sutton'

File Number

1670

ACRA Field Book Number

1382

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

13/02/2020

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Correa 'Peter Sutton'

Origin

A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross. - Female: Correa Green Dream . Registered for Plant Breeders Rights in August 2013 terminated August 2019 - Male: Correa pulchella Autumn Blaze.

Characteristics

Correa ‘Peter Sutton’ is a small spreading shrub growing 75cm high x one metre across. This plant has prolific pink bell-shaped flowers that occur from autumn until winter. Named in honor of Peter Sutton, Gardener, Plantsman and role model to horticulturist in the Canberra region.

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 25, Issue 2

Colour Coding

RHS 1986 Leaves: Green Group 147A; Flowers : Red Group 52B

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. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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