Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Variegated Blush', Taken: 18 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 512 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Chamelaucium 'Variegated Blush'

File Number

2033

ACRA Field Book Number

365

Registration Date

10/11/2022

Application Received

28/10/1991

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Chamelaucium 'Variegated Blush'

Origin

A selection from a seed germination event.

Characteristics

This many branched shrub grows to approximately 2 metres with flowers axillary; the flower colour varies from white at anthesis to a pink variegation at maturity. Diagnosis: This variety is distinct from any other known variety in having the following combination of characters: a small flower diameter proportional to tube length: calyx short and crescent shaped and flower colour white at anthesis blushing with age to a variegated mauve – pink corresponding to RHS 68A.

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 3, Issue 1

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart: Flowers: Aging to 68A

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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