Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea beadleana 'Simply Sarah', Taken: 11 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 715 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Simply Sarah'

File Number

715

ACRA Field Book Number

710

Registration Date

01/09/1999

Application Received

01/09/1996

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Simply Sarah'

Origin

Grevillea ‘Simply Sarah’ is a hybrid between Grevillea longifolia (male) and Grevillea beadleana (female). It originated at Forestdale in Queensland and the breeder was Mr Bryson Easton. The cultivar was first selected on 3rd March 1995 and a label was first printed in September 1996. It is named for the applicant’s eldest daughter..

Characteristics

A spreading shrub to 2m x 1.8 m wide, with angular branchlets covered in dense spreading fawn hairs. Leaves to c. 35 cm ( mean 25 cm) long, 5 - 10 cm wide; pinnately divided into 13 - 19 linear lanceolate lobes 3 - 6 cm long, 4- 6 mm wide. Upper surface dark green with a sparse covering of short curled hairs. Lower surface white with dense appressed white hairs. Venation of lower surface a midvein to each lobe. Conflorescence a showy, erect, burgundy toothbrush, appearing both terminally and axillary on short peduncles. Floral rachis 8 - 9 cm long. Flowers with a dark burgundy perianth, made pale by a dense covering of appressed white hairs; 8 mm long, 4 mm wide. Limb rounded and fully revolute, covered in dense white hairs. Pistil 25 mm long, mauve red, with a hairy stipitate ovary. Fruits are covered in appressed silver hairs with attractive purple stripes. Seeds are sterile. Flowers all year. Diagnosis: A larger shrub than G. beadleana with longer more finely divided leaves and paler flowers. Foliage is pinnately divided whereas it is dentate in G.longifolia.

Cultivation

Easily propagated by cutting. Very drought tolerant and moderately frost tolerant. No significant pest or disease problems have been observed. Will tolerate pruning and could be used as a hedge plant. Prefers sun but will tolerate shade (up to 75%). Excellent cut foliage for floral arrangements with a long vase life.

Publication

Hodge, M. (2002), Popular Hybrids: Grevilleas. A review of new release and those in the waiting. Australian Plants 21(170): 241

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1995Perianth:198A-BPistil:9B with greenLeaves upper surface:135ALeaves lower surface:193A to 196 group

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Mr BrysonEaston on behalf of the Grevillea Study Group. Received 22nd June 1999.

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC715, ACRA710, CBG9913991

NSL ID

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