Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Grevillea oleoides 'Poorinda Stephen', Taken: 11 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 86 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Poorinda Stephen'

File Number

86

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

30/03/1979

Application Received

21/10/1975

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Poorinda Stephen'

Origin

Grevillea 'Poorinda Stephen' is said to be a hybrid between G speciosa and G. oleoides.

Characteristics

It is a small shrub growing to a height of about 1m. The narrow pungent leaves are entire and about 20mm long and 3mm wide. The upper surface is pale green with prominent veins whilst the underside is grey and covered with dense silky hairs. The flowers are formed into clusters and are borne terminally in the leaf axils. The perianth is a deep pink and about 14mm long and the prominent styles are about 25mm long. The flowers are said to be sterile. Diagnosis: This cultivar is different from its parents in that it is smaller in size. The leaves are also smaller than those usually seen on both parents.

Cultivation

Suitable for well drained soils. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Australian Cultivar Registration Authority (1979), Australian Plant Cultivars. Australian Plants 10(80): 166

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart, 1966 edition.perianth tube: red 52 between A and B.perianth tube: brown 200Cstyle: red 52Astigma: orange 28B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Mr L Hodge.

Uses

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

Availability

Unknown

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC086, CBG068684.

NSL ID

-