Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Correa alba 'Ivory Bells', Taken: 17 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 433 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Correa 'Ivory Bells'

File Number

433

ACRA Field Book Number

285

Registration Date

09/08/1995

Application Received

16/03/1982

Family

Rutaceae

Cultivar Name

Correa 'Ivory Bells'

Origin

Correa 'Ivory Bells' originated in San Francisco, USA. It is said to have C. alba and C. backhouseana as its parents. Registration was sought by ANBG as it is widely distributed and the name should be formalised.

Characteristics

A small dense shrub it grows to 1-2m x 2-3m. Flowers are 2.5 cm long, ivory to tan with recurved lobes. The leaves are 3cm x 2cm elliptic to ovate, dull dark green and glabrous above, pale greenish tan and hairy below. Its main flowering is from June to December but also sporadic flowers can occur. Diagnosis: The floral tube of Correa alba is split into 4 separate segments and the flowers are upright. C. backhouseana has tubular flowers that occasionally split and they are pendulous. Correa 'Ivory Bells' has semi pendulous flowers. The flower colour is the distinguishing feature of the cultivar.

Cultivation

It is a vigorous cultivar and most adaptable as to position and soils. It will grow in most well drained soils with dappled shade in full or partial sun. It responds well to pruning. Propagation should be from cuttings.

Publication

Elliot, W.R. & Jones, D.L. (1984), Encyclopaedia of Australian plants suitable for cultivation 3: 97, 98

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966petals: close to Yellow Green Group 154D

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

ANBG,Canberra.

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC433, ACRA285, CBG8801144

NSL ID

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