Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description:
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Hypocalymma cordifolium 'Golden Veil'

File Number

148

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

28/05/1978

Application Received

15/12/1977

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Hypocalymma cordifolium 'Golden Veil'

Origin

Hypocalymma 'Golden Veil' is a variegated form of the natural species, H. cordifolium . This variegated form was selected by Mr Meyer of Croydon North, Victoria in 1968. Cultivar received by the Authority 15 December 1977.

Characteristics

The cultivar can be expected to grow to a height of about 1m with a spread of about the same. The small variegated heart shaped sessile leaves are about 8mm long and wide. They are produced opposite each other on minutely winged stems. These stems are bright pink while the new growth is young. DIAGNOSIS:Hypocalymma 'Golden Veil' is different from the normal form the species in its leaf variegation. The leaves have an irregular cream margin. The centre of the leaf is green.

Cultivation

Ornamental shrub. Suitable for well drained soils. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant

Publication

Australian Cultivar Registration Authority (1979), Australian Plant Cultivars. Australian Plants 10(80): 173

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966 edition.leaf variegation: leaf margin: yellow 4D.inner portion: near green 138B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Bushy Park Nurseries, Croydon North, Victoria.

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant. Useful for display pots.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC148, CBG7708592/8007252/8006629

NSL ID

-