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Description: Agonis 'Pink Flamingo planted in display garden.
Photographer: Mark Harrison

Agonis flexuosa 'Pink Flamingo'

File Number
1802
ACRA Field Book Number
1807
Registration Date
10/11/2022
Application Received
31/10/2022
Family
Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name
Agonis flexuosa 'Pink Flamingo'
Origin
Spontaneous mutation or sport. Spontaneous mutation: A branch mutation was observed on Agonis flexuosa Burgundy and cuttings were taken from this mutation and grown on to determine stability and uniformity. The original plant has shown no reversion. Breeder: Mr Robert Harrison, Tynong Vic.
Characteristics
Small open tree to 6m(h) x 4m(w) with pink new growth and white flowers from November to March.
Cultivation
Sunny-light shade position. Low water requirement once established. Grows well in Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix.
Publication
Plant Varieties Journal Vol 31, Issue 3
Colour Coding
RHS Colour Chart: Young Stem Red-Purple 59A; Mature Stem: Red-Purple 59C; Immature Leaf blade: Main colour upper side Greyed-Purple 197A; Mature leaf: Main colour upper side yellow-green 148A; secondary colour Greyed Yellow 162C;
Propagation
PBR Protected
Applicant Name
Mark Harrison
Uses
Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Availability
Specialist native plant nurseries
ANBG Accession Numbers
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NSL ID
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