Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Munns', Taken: 24 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 140 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Munns'

File Number

140

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

17/11/1982

Application Received

02/09/1977

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Munns'

Origin

Chamelaucium 'Munns' is a naturally occurring form of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schau. introduced to cultivation by Mr George Munns, a former Curator of the gardens and grounds of the University of Western Australia. This cultivar was named in honour of his work with C. uncinatum in cultivation and in recognition of his devotion to duty and tireless work on the University grounds. Cultivar first received by the Authority 9 September 1977. The applicant is Mr George Lullfitz, PO Box 34 Wanneroo, WA.

Characteristics

This cultivar is of average vigour and has an erect habit. The leaves are ca. 20-25mm long and much narrower than is normal for the species. The flowers are ca. 20mm in diameter with a dark centre and a dark pink edge on the petals. This cultivar flowers from August to November in Western Australia and is the latest variety to flower. Diagnosis: This cultivar can be distinguished because of its narrower foliage and the flower colour.

Cultivation

Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions and soil types as long as they are well drained. Widely grown in suitable conditions throughout Australia. Drought tolerance good, frost tolerant if given some protection, light frosts are known to damage flowers and young growth.

Publication

Australian Cultivar Registration Authority (1984), Australian Plant Cultivars. Australian Plants 13(101): 27

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966.freshly opened flowers:petal: near purple group 75A.stamen collar: white group 155A.centre: near yellow green goup 152A.mid aged flower:petal outer: red purple group 71A.petal inner: white group 155D.stamen collar: near red purple group 70C.centre: near red purple group 71A.old flower:petal outer: red purple group 71A.petal inner: white group 155D.stamen colour: near red purple group 70C.centre: near purple group 77A.

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

G. Lullfitz

Uses

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

Availability

Unknown

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC140, CBG7705479

NSL ID

-