Description: Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Alba', Taken: 17 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 935 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.
Photographer: Palmer, R.
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Alba'
- File Number
- 360
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 905
- Registration Date
- 17/10/1984
- Application Received
- 01/01/1995
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Alba'
- Origin
- Chamelaucium 'Alba' is a white flowered form of Chamelaucium uncinatum that has been in cultivation since the 1920's. It is a useful cut flower. Registration applied for by Mr G Lullfitz, Wanneroo, 6065.
- Characteristics
- Medium to tall shrub, 2-5m x 2-6m
- Cultivation
- Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions and soil types as long as they are well drained. Widely grown in suitable conditions throughout Australia. Drought tolerance good, frost tolerant if given some protection, light frosts are known to damage flowers and young growth.
- Publication
- Elliot, W.R. & Jones, D.L. (1995), Supplement No. 2 to Encyclopaedia of Australian plants suitable for cultivation: C-117
- Colour Coding
- N/A
- Propagation
- Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
- Applicant Name
- G Lullfitz
- Uses
- As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant. Cut flowers.
- Availability
- Unknown
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- ACC360
- NSL ID
- -