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Description: Correa reflexa 'Betty Fawcett', Taken: 17 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 199 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Correa 'Betty Fawcett'

File Number
199
ACRA Field Book Number
-
Registration Date
15/10/1992
Application Received
01/05/1980
Family
Rutaceae
Cultivar Name
Correa 'Betty Fawcett'
Origin
Correa 'Betty Fawcett' is said to be a hybrid between C. reflexa (Brisbane Ranges form) and Correa 'Marian's Marvel'. The cultivar was selected by Mr T. Fawcett in 1978. The cultivar was first received by the Authority in May 1980. Registration applied for by Mr T. Fawcett, Somerville, Victoria.
Characteristics
The cultivar is a medium dense shrub that grows to 1.0m x 2m. The foliage is dark green. The flowers are pink and yellow to 25mm long by 8mm wide. It flowers in Autumn and Spring. Diagnosis: This cultivar is very similar to Correa 'Marian's Marvel'. The flowers are very similar though Correa 'Marion's Marvel' has more area of yellow at the base of the bell. The foliage also differs somewhat, with the leaves of Correa 'Betty Fawcett' having deep indentations where the leaves occur on the leaf blade.
Cultivation
Hardy, reliable and adaptable cultivar which flowers prolifically, growing well in most soils. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. It responds well to heavy pruning and is drought tolerant and frost hardy.
Publication
Australian Cultivar Registration Authority (1993), Australian Plant Cultivars. Australian Plants 17(134):
Colour Coding
RHS Colour Chart 1966lower corolla lobes: close to Yellow-Green Group 154Cupper corolla: red Group 55B
Propagation
Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
Applicant Name
T. Fawcett
Uses
As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.
Availability
Unknown
ANBG Accession Numbers
ACC199; CBG8003715.
NSL ID
-