Hakea salicifolia 'Gold Medal'
- File Number
- 254
- ACRA Field Book Number
- -
- Registration Date
- 27/10/1986
- Application Received
- -
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Hakea salicifolia 'Gold Medal'
- Origin
- Hakea 'Gold Medal' is a variegated form of Hakea salicifolia that arose (as a sport) in cultivation. Registration applied for by Mr. B. Naylor, Kirrimar Nursery, Calamvale 4116.
- Characteristics
- The older foliage has cream to light green variegation. The new growth is rose pink for the species, though the main feature is the foliage.
- Cultivation
- Suitable for well drained soils. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.
- Publication
- Wrigley, J.W. & Fagg, M. (1989), Banksias, Waratahs & Grevilleas and all other plants in the Australian Proteaceae family: 400
- Colour Coding
- -
- Propagation
- Cuttings or grafting onto suitable rootstock
- Applicant Name
- B. Naylor
- Uses
- As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant.
- Availability
- Unknown
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- ACC254
- NSL ID
- -