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Description: Ozothamnus 'Colour Surprise', Taken: 13 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Ozothamnus 'Colour Surprise'

File Number
1837
ACRA Field Book Number
1525
Registration Date
10/11/2022
Application Received
20/04/2015
Family
Asteraceae
Cultivar Name
Ozothamnus 'Colour Surprise'
Origin
A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross Parents - Female: Ozothamnus diotophyllus ‘RY14’. - Male: Ozothamnus diosmifolius ‘Just Blush’. Selected for its good distribution of flowers up the height of the plant, and its dark red-pink flower buds which fade to light pink upon anthesis to reveal bright lemon-yellow disc florets giving the flowers a very attractive and novel multi-coloured appearance on the onecorymb. Breeder: Karana Downs, QLD.
Characteristics
A small, bushy and hardy perennial shrub to about 1.2 m high and 0.7 m widewhich produces a prolific display of deep maroon-red flower buds in Late Winter which progressively fade to light pink as the buds mature. The flowers then open to a lemon colour throughout spring, resulting in a multicoloured effect from late Winter – Spring.
Cultivation
A very hardy and versatile plant which can be used in a wide range of landscape applications in a full sun or part shade situation. Makes an excellent feature plant for pots and tubs. For floral arrangements, harvest stems just before the flower buds begin to open. Can be grown in all mainland Australian states in both coastal and inland situations in well drained soils. Tolerates drought and light frost once established.
Publication
Plant Varieties Journal Volume 28, Issue 1
Colour Coding
RHS Colour Chart Leaves:136A; Flowers: Capitulum: main colour (RHS Colour Chart) 184B-185B
Propagation
PBR Protected
Applicant Name
Aussie Colours Pty Ltd
Uses
Cut flowers or feature plant
Availability
Specialist native plant nurseries
ANBG Accession Numbers
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NSL ID
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