Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea banksii 'Starflame', Taken: 11 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 251 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Starflame'

File Number

251

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

18/10/1984

Application Received

01/09/1981

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Starflame'

Origin

Grevillea 'Starflame' is a presumed seedling of G . 'Honey Gem' which is said to be the result of a cross between G. pteridifolia and G. banksii. Cultivar first received by the Authority in September 1981. The applicant is Mr R Bailey, 26 Jenkinson Street, Indooroopilly, Queensland 4068.

Characteristics

Grevillea 'Starflame' grows into a slender shrub 2m tall and 1m wide. The foliage and inflorescences are the same as for Grevillea 'Starfire'. Flowering is sporadic but most prolific in spring. The flowers are bright flame red with red styles. Diagnosis: Grevillea 'Starflame' is very much like both its parent G .'Honey Gem' and another G. 'Honey Gem' seedling, G. 'Starfire'. The main difference between the three is flower colour. G. 'Honey Gem' has greyed yellow lobes with yellow styles, G. 'Starflame' has red lobes with red styles, and G. 'Starfire' has dark red lobes with pink styles.

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

Costin, R. & Costin, S. (1988), Tropical Grevillea Hybrids. Australian Plants 14(116): 342

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966.style: red group 46C.stigma: yellow group 9A/B.perianth: red group 46A.

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

R Bailey

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

ACC251, CBG8111403; G. Butler 1092

NSL ID

-