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Description: Gomphrena leontopodioides 'X115-32-5', Taken: 13 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Gomphrena leontopodioides 'X115-32-5'

File Number

1914

ACRA Field Book Number

1486

Registration Date

10/11/2022

Application Received

02/10/2013

Family

Amaranthaceae

Cultivar Name

Gomphrena leontopodioides 'X115-32-5'

Origin

A selection from a seed germination event. Selection was identified as having following unique combination of characteristics: very short dense spreading habit with horizontal stem branching, strong plant vigour, dark green foliage, large inflorescence with mid purple-pink tepals and a white corolla tube. Breeder: Dion Harrison, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD. PBR Status: Granted: 18-Aug-2014 Terminated: 21-Aug-2018

Characteristics

Long lived annual, plants grow to about 30 cm high by 30 cm wide with large globular with mid purple-pink tepals and a white corolla tube (about 35 mm in diameter) which remain on the plant for months, contrasting nicely with its grey-green foliage.

Cultivation

Open position in full sun and a well-drained potting mix or soil.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal Volume 26, Issue 4

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart: Leaves: Stem: colour 196A; Flowers: Inflorescence: tepal blade colour:72C; Inflorescence: tepal blade venation colour N92; Inflorescence: corolla tube colour: N155C;

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

The University of Queensland, xxxxx,

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

-

NSL ID

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