Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description:
Photographer:

Description: Correa aemula 'Pink Frost', Taken: 17 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 953 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Correa 'Pink Frost'

File Number

851

ACRA Field Book Number

818

Registration Date

30/01/2006

Application Received

02/05/2000

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Correa 'Pink Frost'

Origin

Correa 'Pink Frost' originated from a plant from Wittunga Botanic Gardens but the origin of that plant is unknown. It is thought to be a hybrid betweenC. aemula and C. pulchella which is fairly rare in cultivation. The name has been selected because of the cool pink in the corolla giving an impression of frosting. Specimen received 2 nd May 2000.

Characteristics

Low shrub to c. 0.4 m x 0.4 m with a moderately dense habit. Leaves dark-green, scabrous, cordate, 24 mm x 15 mm. Corolla cylindrical 23 mm x 5 mm, rose pink. Corolla splits almost to calyx with age, giving impression of a flared bell. Corolla tips strongly reflexed. Flowering is from May to September in most districts with peak flowering in August. Diagnosis: Similar to C. aemula in leaf shape and surface characteristics, slender pedicels, calyx with acuminate lobes and splitting corolla. Similar to C. pulchella in flower colour, uniformity of colour on corolla and strongly reflexed petal tips. This hybrid is unusual and is not similar to any other registered cultivars.

Cultivation

This cultivar is fast-growing in cultivation and is very hardy, withstanding frost and drought. The small shrub has a delicate lush appearance and is quite ornamental. It attracts birds and responds well to tip-pruning. It is suitable for tub-planting as well as foreground planting in garden beds.

Publication

Hitchcock, M. (2003), Descriptions of the Species, Varieties and Cultivars. Australian Plants 22(174): 15, 35

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1995 Corolla: Red–Purple Group 61D Mature leaves: Green Group 137A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Correa Study Group, Armadale.

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

ACC 851, ACRA 818, CBG 617148

NSL ID

-