Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Magic Marmalade'

File Number

1934

ACRA Field Book Number

1526

Registration Date

10/11/2022

Application Received

24/04/2015

Family

Asteraceae

Cultivar Name

Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Magic Marmalade'

Origin

A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross Parents - Female: Ozothamnus diosmifolius ‘Just Blush'. - Male: Ozothamnus diosmifolius PBR Status: Granted: 24-Mar-2017 Terminated: 24-Mar-2021

Characteristics

A small, bushy and hardy perennial shrub to about 1.2 m high and 0.7 m wide which produces a prolific display of deep orange-red flower buds in late Winter. The flowers then open to a lemon colour throughout spring, resulting in a multicoloured effect from late Winter – Spring. Comparitor: O. 'Aussie Colours' Diagnosis: O. 'Colour Surprise' has pink-red flowers and darker green leaves.

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:141A; Flowers: Capitulum: main colour 173C

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

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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