Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'
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Description: Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'
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Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'

File Number

353

ACRA Field Book Number

144

Registration Date

10/10/1991

Application Received

01/12/1984

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'

Origin

Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' is said to be a hybrid between L. polygalifolium 'Pacific Beauty' and L. scoparium, though the parentage is difficult to determine. The plant originated in 1982 in Wrightco Nursery at Bangalow, NSW. The plant was advertised as a new release by the industry in 1985. NSW. The plant was advertised as a new release by the industry in 1985. The cultivar was first received by the Authority in December 1984. Registration applied for by Mr G Logan of Cudgen, NSW.

Characteristics

This cultivar is a low, spreading dense shrub growing to 0.5m tall with a spread of 1-1.5m. The branchlets have an arching habit. The leaves are 17-18 mm long by 2-3mm wide and dark green in colour. The new growth is bright red. The flowers are borne in dense masses along the stems, opening a light pink colour and fading as they age to white. They are 15-20mm diameter. The main flowering periods are spring and autumn, with some flowers found all year round. Diagnosis: Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' can be distinguished by its low growing form, arched branching habit and the dark green colour of its foliage.

Cultivation

This cultivar is useful as a feature plant, especially for rockery use or cascading over retaining walls. It is suitable for a wide range of soil conditions. Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' is frost hardy and is relatively drought tolerant. It must be grown by vegetative means to preserve the cultivar form.

Publication

"Australian Horticulture" September 1985 p.53.

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966petals: close to Red Group 51C fading to White Group 155C.

Propagation

Cuttings

Applicant Name

G. Logan

Uses

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

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries, Kuranga Nursery

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC353, ACRA477/485, CBG9009027/9010228/9200044

NSL ID

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