Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Thryptomene saxicola 'Mingenew'

File Number

205

ACRA Field Book Number

47

Registration Date

19/10/1989

Application Received

01/07/1980

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Thryptomene saxicola 'Mingenew'

Origin

Thryptomene 'Mingenew' is a selection made from a wild population of Thryptomene saxicola near Mingenew, Western Australia. The selection was made by T L Blake. The cultivar was first received by the Authority in July 1980. Registration applied for by W and G Elliott of Montrose, Victoria.

Characteristics

This cultivar was selected for its larger, purple flowers. The flowers are up to 7mm diameter and are borne on longer pedicels than is normal. The flowering period is from March to October (in Melbourne) but some flowers can be found throughout the year. The shrub is of medium density, growing to ca. 0.5m tall by 1-2m wide. The branches are arching. In most respects it resembles the more usual form of the species. Diagnosis: T.'Mingenew' can be distinguished from T. saxicola by its slightly larger flowers which are the purple colour of the flowers.

Cultivation

The cultivation requirements are the same as for T. saxicola.

Publication

"Colour Your Garden with Australian Plants" by GElliott, published by Hyland House in 1984, page 46.

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966.petals: purple group 75A.

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

W R and G M Elliott

Uses

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

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC205; ACRA047; CBG8405329; CBG 8004414.

NSL ID

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