Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Chamelaucium uncinatum 'University', Taken: 18 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 143 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Chamelaucium uncinatum 'University'

File Number

143

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

17/11/1982

Application Received

02/09/1977

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Chamelaucium uncinatum 'University'

Origin

Chamelaucium 'University' is a form of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schau. originally selected from plants growing at the University of Western Australia by the late Oliver J Dowell. It has been grown commonly in cultivation since the early 1960's. The cultivar was received by the Authority on 9 September 1977. The applicant is Mr George Lullfitz of Wanneroo, Perth.

Characteristics

This cultivar is a low growing form of Chamelaucium uncinatum . It has an open habit and sparse, woody branches. Although flowering is less prolific than on most forms the individual flowers are a spectacular colour, opening deep pink and darkening with age to a deep purple. The flowers are ca. 20mm in diameter with average to large petals.

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

Australian Cultivar Registration Authority (1984), Australian Plant Cultivars. Australian Plants 13(101): 27; Hort Journal Australia Sept 2021 Vol 14, Issue 3, Page 40

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966.Flowers: Freshly opened flower:petals: near purple group 75A.staminal collar: white group 155D but stamens distinctly deep pink.centre: greyed green group 194B.Middle aged flower:petals: purple violet froup 80A.staminal collar: white group 155 D blushed deep pink.centre: near red purple group 71A.Old Flower:petals: red purple group 71A.staminal collar: red purple group 71A.centre: purple group 79A.

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Mr George Lullfitz,

Uses

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

Availability

Kuranga Nursery

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC143, CBG7705483

NSL ID

-