Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Boronia muelleri 'Sunset Serenade', Taken: 16 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Boronia muelleri 'Sunset Serenade'

File Number

342

ACRA Field Book Number

107

Registration Date

26/10/1986

Application Received

01/08/1984

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Boronia muelleri 'Sunset Serenade'

Origin

Boronia 'Sunset Serenade' is a selection made from a wild population of Boronia muelleri in Gippsland. The selection was made by Mr L Hodge of Corryong, Victoria. The cultivar was first received by the Authority in August 1984. Registration applied for by Growers Australia Pty Ltd., 29 Knees Road, Park Orchards 3114.

Characteristics

This cultivar grows to about 1m tall by up to 1m wide. It is a dense bush and very floriferous. The main flowering season is from August to December though occasional flowers are found throughout the year. The flowers are up to 10mm across and are pink in colour. Diagnosis: B. muelleri 'Sunset Serenade' can be distinguished from other forms of B. muelleri by its smaller stature, denser habit and greater floriferousness.

Cultivation

This cultivar has proved to be a useful plant for use in rockeries, general garden beds and tubs since its introduction to horticulture in 1972. It grows well in full sun or semi-shaded situations. It is moderately drought resistant and is frost hardy. Propagation must be by vegetative means to preserve the cultivar form.

Publication

Elliot, W.R. & Jones, D.L. (1982), Encyclopaedia of Australian plants suitable for cultivation 2: 346

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966 Flowers: unopened bud: red purple group 62B, open flower: red purple group 62D and 62, Caged flowers: red purple group 69D

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

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

ACC342; ACRA108/166; CBG8406528/8502433.

NSL ID

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