Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Strawberry Cream'

File Number

1935

ACRA Field Book Number

1608

Registration Date

10/11/2022

Application Received

14/07/2017

Family

Asteraceae

Cultivar Name

Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Strawberry Cream'

Origin

Open pollination Presumed parent O. 'Winter White'. PBR Status: Granted: 11-Jul-2018 Terminated: 10-Jul-2019

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 red pink 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. Comparitor: Ozothamnus ‘Cosmic’ Diagnosis: Ozothamnus ‘Cosmic’ has a rounded capitulum and is white.

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 30, Issue 2

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart Leaves:Stem colour 145B, leaves 137B; Flowers: Capitulum: main colour 60B-60D

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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