Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea banksii 'Parfait Creme', Taken: 10 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Parfait Creme'

File Number

383

ACRA Field Book Number

226

Registration Date

15/12/1994

Application Received

-

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Parfait Creme'

Origin

Grevillea 'Parfait Creme' is a manipulated hybrid between Grevillea 'Pink Parfait' (female) and Grevillea hodgei (male). The latter species was previously known as Grevillea 'Coochin Hills'. The cross was made by Mr G Versace in 1983. The name alludes to the female parent and the flower colour of the cultivar. The cultivar was first received by the Authority in August 1986. Registration applied for by Mr G Versace of Townsville, Qld.

Characteristics

This cultivar is an open to medium dense bush up to 3.5m tall by 3m wide. The leaves are very similar to those of G. whiteana. The main flowering season is spring and autumn though some flowers are found over most of the year. Diagnosis: Grevillea 'Parfait Creme' differs from Grevillea 'Pink Parfait' in the colour of the flowers. It is very similar to G. whiteana but differs in the following ways: G. whiteana G. 'Parfait Creme' flowers white/cream flowers cream-yellow/caramel pollen presenter yellow pollen presenter greenish branch wood pale to fawn branch wood reddish brown foliage greyish foliage greenish hairs on perianth creamy hairs on perianth rusty Flowering is more prolific than either of its parents.

Cultivation

Performs best in an open to semi-shaded situation in well-drained soils. Severe frosts (-3C and below) burns the softer new growth, but mild frosts are tolerated. It responds well to pruning, helping to keep a more compact shape.

Publication

Australian Cultivar Registration Authority (1993), Australian Plant Cultivars. Australian Plants 17(134): 57

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966style: Yellow-Green Group 154Dperianth lobe: Yellow-Green Group 154Dpollen presenter: Green-Yellow Group 1A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

G Versace

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC383; ACRA226/298; CBG8602664/8802469.

NSL ID

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