Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze', Taken: 13 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 704 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Description: Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze', Taken: 14 September 2021, [Copyright conditions: We handle all third party sub-licenses for commercial and non-commercial use.]
Photographer: Australia Post

Description: Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze', Taken: 05 September 2009, [Copyright conditions: We handle all third party sub-licenses for commercial and non-commercial use.]
Photographer: Fagg, M.

Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'

File Number

1778

ACRA Field Book Number

682

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

17/08/1998

Family

Fabaceae

Cultivar Name

Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'

Origin

Seedling selection: single seedling selected from a population of yellow flowering form of Acacia leprosa. The selected plant was characterised by red flowers.

Characteristics

Large shrub or small tree to 4-5m with scented weeping foliage and red/yellow ball flowers from August to October.

Cultivation

Select a position in full sun to dappled shade in a well drained, moist soil. Cultivate soil before planting. Water requirements are low. Will tolerate periods of dryness, however occasional deep watering is recommended through extended periods of drought.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal Volume 15, Issue 2

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1995 Flowers Red 45B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

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

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