Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Callistemon 'Hannah's Child', Taken: 17 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 520 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Callistemon 'Hannah's Child'

File Number

520

ACRA Field Book Number

379

Registration Date

27/06/1999

Application Received

01/01/1992

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Callistemon 'Hannah's Child'

Origin

Callistemon 'Hannah's Child' is believed to be a hybrid between Callistemon 'Hannah Ray' and Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'. It was selected from seedlings at Riverdene Nurseries , East Gresford, NSW. It was selected in 1987 and has been produced commercially since 1989. The cultivar was submitted for registration in January 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Jupp, East Gresford, NSW

Characteristics

Shrub 1.5 x 4m high. Produces scarlet flowers (9 to 12cm x 6 to 8 cm) from March to may and again in October/November. Young specimens are similar to Callistemon 'Hannah Ray', mature specimens are more like Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'. Its main distinguishing feature is its ability to flower at a much earlier age than either parent, and is very floriferous. New growth is pale yellow/green and covered with silky hairs. Mature leaves become glaucous. Diagnosis: Differs from both parents in its ability to flower when very young (less than 12 months, 140mm pots). Denser flowers than 'Hannah Ray'. Only 2/3 rds height of 'Hannah Ray'.

Cultivation

Medium frost hardiness and medium to low drought tolerance. Tolerates very heavy, wet soils. Propagated by cutting.

Publication

Payne, W.H. (2001), Wildflower Cultivars. Australian Plants 21(166): 70

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966 Flowers:Filaments Red 46A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Mr. and Mrs. Jupp, East Gresford, NSW

Uses

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

Availability

Riverdene Nursery, Windyridge Nursery

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC520;ACRA379/385; CBG9201561/9209091.

NSL ID

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