Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea 'Tirari Blaze', Taken: 15 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Tirari Blaze'

File Number

1359

ACRA Field Book Number

1359

Registration Date

16/02/2011

Application Received

24/08/2010

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Tirari Blaze'

Origin

Grevillea ‘Tirari Blaze’ is a cross between G. trueriana (from Mt Finke in the Great Victoria Desert, SA) and G. 'Long John'. It comes from Coonalpyn in South Australia and was named after the Tirari Desert. Registration on behalf of the Grevillea Study Group.

Characteristics

Description Small-Medium Shrub Plant size: 1.5m (h) x 2.0m (w) Flower colour: Red Leaves:Dark green Flower size: 40 - 80mm long x 60mm wide Flowering time: Summer-Autumn Frost hardiness: High Has the cultivar been tested: Has been tested extensively in SA and Victoria since 2001. Note: The Grevillea Study Group reports that it has also been sold under the name G. trueriana 'Rosy Opal’ by another nursery. G. 'Tirari Blaze' has much larger, redder flowers and softer foliage than G. trueriana. G. ‘Tirari Blaze' has more compact, redder terminal flowers and more compact habit than G. 'Long John'.

Cultivation

This plant is very popular with nectar feeding birds and is suitable for well drained soil types. Prefers full sun but will tolerate dappled shade. Very drought hardy. Propagation: Cuttings or grafting onto suitable rootstock such as Grevillea robusta.

Publication

ACRA (2000), List of Registered Cultivars derived from Australian native flora:

Colour Coding

Colour Coding RHS Colour Chart 1995:Flower style: Red group ca 45A Stamen– anther: Yellow group 15B to 15C. Leaf colour Juvenile: Green group 137A, Mature leaf: Green group 133A (Tomentose)

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

D.J. & J. Barrie

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

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NSL ID

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