Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Elegance', Taken: 17 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 758 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Elegance'

File Number

2031

ACRA Field Book Number

709

Registration Date

10/11/2022

Application Received

01/12/1994

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Elegance'

Origin

Originated from open pollinated plants in the bush and was selected on the basis of growth form, lateness of flowering and, flower characteristics. PBR Status: Granted: 22-Aug-1994 Terminated: 22-Sep-1999

Characteristics

Shrub to around 1.5 in diameter with purple pink flowers. Diagnosis: This variety is distinct from any other known variety in having the following combination of characters: a grey-purple immature stem; long pedicel; purple and orange floral tube; orange or purple nectary in newly opened flowers; small leaves; and purple flowers.

Cultivation

Prefers an open sunny or partly shaded position and grows in a wide range of free draining soils. Tolerant of hot dry conditions and has a low water requirement once established.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal: Volume 4, Issue 1

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart: The floral tube colour of ‘Elegance’ is orange-green, corresponding to 177A,; apex of the immature stem of ‘Elegance’ is grey-purple 187A,

Propagation

Cuttings of semi firm new growth

Applicant Name

R&L Ward, A Wetzler, M Otani, W&P Hoffman

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, cut flowers

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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