Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Grevillea oleoides 'Poorinda Vivacity', Taken: 11 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 50 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Poorinda Vivacity'

File Number

50

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

30/03/1979

Application Received

07/04/1964

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Grevillea 'Poorinda Vivacity'

Origin

Grevillea 'Poorinda Vivacity' is said to be a hybrid between Grevillea speciosa and a large leafed form of Grevillea oleoides from Hotham Heights in Victoria.Cultivar received by the Authority: 7 April 1964.

Characteristics

It is a small shrub growing to a height of about 1m with an equal spread. The leaves are entire with a small point. Each leaf is about 30mm long and about 8mm wide. The upper leaf surface is grey-green and faintly hairy with prominent veins while the underside is grey being covered with dense silky hairs. The flowers are formed into clusters and are borne terminally and in leaf axils. The perianths are deep rose in colour and up to 12mm long. The red styles are up to 30mm long. The flowers are said to be sterile. Diagnosis: This cultivar differs from its stated parents in habit and leaf shape. Grevillea 'Poorinda Vivacity' does not grow as tall as Grevillea oleoides. It also has a denser habit. The leaves are larger and have more hairs on both sides than Grevillea speciosa, however they are not as long as those of the large leafed form of Grevillea oleoides.

Cultivation

Suitable for most soil types. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Tully, P. (1977), The Poorinda Grevilleas. Australian Plants 9(73): 214

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart, 1966 edition.Perianth tube and limb: red 50A.Style: red 45B.

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Mr L Hodge.

Uses

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

Availability

Unknown

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC050, CBG068685/8006502

NSL ID

-