Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description:
Photographer: Maria Hitchcock

Description: Correa 'Coconut Ice', Taken: 2001, ACRA 738, Acc 773
Photographer: Hitchcock, M

Correa 'Coconut Ice'

File Number

773

ACRA Field Book Number

738

Registration Date

01/09/1999

Application Received

17/06/1999

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Correa 'Coconut Ice'

Origin

Correa alba x reflexa 'Coconut Ice'ORIGIN: The origin of Correa 'Coconut Ice' is unknown. It has been grownin gardens in Canberra and Victoria for some time. It may be a hybridbetween C. alba var alba and C. reflexa var. reflexa. The cultivar namerefers to the similarity of the flower colour to the colour of a well-knownconfectionary of the same name. The applicant is Mrs Cherree Densley forthe ASGAP Correa Study Group.

Characteristics

Correa ‘Coconut Ice’ is a spreading evergreen shrub which grows to approximately 1m high by 2m wide. Foliage is of moderate density. Leaves cordate, 15-25 mm long x 10-20 mm wide. Flowers 2 - 2.5 cm long, petals tightly recurved, pale pink with cream tips. Flowering time is from May to October. Diagnosis: The flower length (2 - 2.5 cm) is shorter than C. reflexa but longer than C. alba. The colour (pale pink with cream tips) also sets it apart from both parent species. The degree of flaring of the corolla lobes is intermediate between these species.

Cultivation

This easily propagated cultivar is adaptable to a wide range of climatic conditions. It prefers a sunny position but will tolerate shade. Relatively long flowering period.

Publication

Payne, W.H. (2001), Correa Cultivars. Australian Plants 21(169): 193

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1995 Flowers: 65B grading to 155C at tips Leaves upper surface: 137A Lower surface: 195B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Maria Hitchcock for the Correa Study Group

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 773, ACRA 738, CBG 9914019

NSL ID

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