Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea 'Katydid', Taken: 07 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1257 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Katydid'

File Number

1257

ACRA Field Book Number

1257

Registration Date

16/11/2010

Application Received

01/07/2007

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Katydid'

Origin

Manipulated cross between Grevillea bipinnatifida (Chittering Valley) (female parent) with G. batracheoides (male parent).

Characteristics

Distinguished from G.pinnatifida by its deeply twice divided fine foliage, its larger spreading habit and from G. batracheoides by its slightly coarse leaves larger flowers. Comparators: Grevillea bipinnatifida (Chittering Valley), G. batracheoides Habit/description: Small-medium spreading shrub Size: 1.5m H x 3m W Flower colour:Orange and pink Flower size: fl. 54mm; conflorescence 114mm Flowering time: Aug-Jun

Cultivation

Highly ornamental small shrub. Suitable for well drained soils. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Hort Journal Australia March 2023 Vol 15 Issue 8 P.41

Colour Coding

Colour Coding RHS 1995: Flowers: 45C Leaves: 147B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Neil R Marriott

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

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NSL ID

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