Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens', Taken: 17 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 459 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'

File Number

459

ACRA Field Book Number

160

Registration Date

10/10/1991

Application Received

14/12/1989

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'

Origin

The origin of this cultivar is obscure as some sources claim it originated at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London and others claim it was first raised in New Zealand. It is a form of Callistemon citrinus. The cultivar was given the name Callistemon 'Endeavour' by Australian Nurserymen in 1970 and promoted as part of the bicentennial celebrations of Captain James Cook's landing in Australia. It has been in cultivation for over 30 years. Received by ACRA 14 December 1989.

Characteristics

Note: Formerly Callistemon 'Endeavour' A rounded, compact shrub to 2m high by 2m across sometimes taller in ideal conditions. Leaves are lanceolate elliptical, 90mm long by 20mm wide. They young growth which emerges from the flower spike is pinkish and slightly hairy. The mature leaves are glabrous. The brilliant red flowers are borne prolifically in spikes to 12cm long by 7cm diameter. They are at their peak in late spring but are seen in other seasons in temperate areas. Diagnosis: The cultivar may be distinguished from other forms of C. citrinus by its very large, well displayed flower spikes and its compact habit. SYNONYMS:C. citrinus var. splendens; C. citrinus 'Endeavour'; C. 'Endeavour'

Cultivation

This cultivar has proved reliable in most soils and sunny situations in termperate and sub-tropical areas. In tropical areas, the flowering period tends to be shorter. It is resistant to frosts and salt spray and is a good bird attractor.

Publication

Lord, E.E. (1964), How to know bottlebrushes. Australian Plants 2(20): 251

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Code 1966 editionfilaments: red group 45B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Uses

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

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC459, ACRA449/160/182, CBG8910941/8502427/8502764/9005644

NSL ID

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