Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Olearia lirata 'Olwyn Barnett', Taken: 23 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Olearia stellulata 'Olwyn Barnett'

File Number

528

ACRA Field Book Number

377

Registration Date

16/10/1992

Application Received

01/07/1992

Family

Asteraceae

Cultivar Name

Olearia stellulata 'Olwyn Barnett'

Origin

This cultivar was selected from the wild near Browntown Rd, Weeaproinah, in the Otway Ranges, Victoria. It is a form of Olearia stellulata. It is named for the (late) Olwyn Barnett who discovered it in December 1989. Registration was sought by the Society for Growing Australian Plants, Otway Group, PO Box 237, Colac Victoria 3250 in July 1992.

Characteristics

As for the species, O. 'Olwyn Barnett' forms a shrub to 2m x 1m. It is moderately dense with light green foliage. It flowers from November to January. Diagnosis: This cultivar has been selected for its purple/pink flower heads. Each daisy is about 2 cms across. The usual form of O. stellulata is white.

Cultivation

This species grows well in open to semi-shaded situations, especially in temperate areas, and it grows in most soils with ample water supplied as it is found in wet sclerophyll forests. It is sensitive to heavy frost and to drought. It should be propagated from cuttings to ensure the colour form. This cultivar was formerly known as O. lirata but has been changed to O. stellulata in recent nomenclatural changes.

Publication

Australian Plants 1993, Vol 17,(134) 59; Elliot, W.R. & Jones, D.L. (1997), Encyclopaedia of Australian plants suitable for cultivation 7: 95

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966 Flowers: petals: Violet - Blue Group 92A, centre of capitulum : Yellow Group 7A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Society for Growing Australian Plants, Otway Group, Colac Victoria

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant.

Availability

Unknown

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC528; ACRA397; CBG9106169.

NSL ID

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