Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea 'Waikiti Gem', Taken: 15 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Wakiti Gem'

File Number

307

ACRA Field Book Number

26

Registration Date

31/03/1987

Application Received

01/10/1983

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Wakiti Gem'

Origin

Grevillea 'Wakiti Gem' is a presumed hybrid between G. tetragonoloba and G. x gaudichaudii. It occurred as a chance seedling in a garden in Shepparton, Victoria. The name "Wakiti" refers to the nursery where the cultivar was first propagated. The cultivar was first received by the Authority in October 1983. Registration applied for by P and D Shiells, Shepparton.

Characteristics

This cultivar is a prostrate plant up to 2.5m across. Along with this compact habit it is very dense. The leaves are deeply divided and reminiscent of G. x gaudichaudii. Each leaf lobe ends in a pungent point. The inflorescences are terminal and between 4 and 6cm long and are a claret colour. The flowering season is during the spring and summer months. Diagnosis: While similar in both foliage and flower to G. x gaudichaudii, Grevillea 'Wakiti Gem' does not have long, trailing stems. The plant is very compact and dense and only 1.5m across. Grevillea 'Green Glow', a cultivar produced from the same hybrid cross, differs in that it is a low spreading shrub to 1m tall with very bright green foliage.

Cultivation

The compact prostrate habit of this plant will make it a very useful ground cover in gardens and public plantings. It has proven frost hardy and drought tolerant. A full sun position is required for best results. The cultivar must be grown by vegetative means to ensure its features are retained.

Publication

Wrigley, J.W. & Fagg, M. (1989), Banksias, Waratahs & Grevilleas and all other plants in the Australian Proteaceae family: 347-348

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966 Flowers: style: close to red group 53A new leaves: close to yellow green group 146A old leaves: close to yellow green group 147A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

P and D Shiells, Shepparton.

Uses

Groundcover suitable for mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant, attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Kuranga Nursery

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC307, ACRA026, CBG8313230

NSL ID

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