Boronia megastigma 'Heaven Scent'
This cultivar grows to a height of .5m by .3m wide. It has a
compact and symmetrical shape and the shrub is very dense. The flowering
period is from September to October. The colour of the flowers does not
differ from those of the usual form.
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis is prepared comparing the cultivar against the most common, or "normal" form of the species.
B. megastigma
B. 'Heaven Scent'
1.5-2m x 1m; open
.5m x .3m; compact
multi-branched shrub
multi-branched shrub
flowers ca. 8-9mm diameter
flowers ca. 5mm diameter
considerable leaf drop after flowering.
less leaf drop after flowering.
The cultivar is more resistant to Boronia rust disease, is more floriferous
and the flowers are held on the plant for a longer period of time. The last
factor extends the flowering season by some weeks.
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'NN-B9892'
Small multi-branching, upright, herbaceous, perennial shrub with yellow everlasting daisy flowers.
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'NN-B9821A'
Small bushy shrub with pinkish yellow everlasting daisy flowers
Boronia heterophylla 'Cameo'
Moderately dense upright shrub, growing to about 2m tall by 1.5m wide. The foliage is a very dark green. The flowers occur in mid spring and have white petals with pale pink stripes and are fragrant.
Boronia heterophylla 'Cascade'
This cultivar is a moderately dense upright shrub, growing to about 2m tall by 1.5m wide. The foliage is a very dark green. The flowers occur in mid spring (late October to early November in Sydney), are pale pink in colour.
Grevillea 'Starfire'
Grevillea 'Starfire' grows into a bushy shrub 2.5m tall and
1.5m wide. The foliage is dark green on the upper surface and the lower
surface is covered in closely appressed silvery hairs which give a silvery
appearance. The leaves are compound and are about 29cm long and 24cm wide.
The midrib of each leaf is prominent, raised on the lower surface and a
contrasting yellow green on the lower surface. The inflorescences are
cylindrical racemes 15-16cm long and about 8cm across. Flowers are produced
throughout the year but are most prolific from November to April. On
opening the flowers are a coppery brown but this colour quickly changes to
a bright red. The styles are a contrasting pink with yellow stigmas.
Diagnosis:
Grevillea 'Starfire' resembles both its parents. G. 'Honey Gem'
has greyed yellow lobes with yellow styles, G. 'Starfire' has dark red
lobes with pink styles, and G. 'Starflame' has red lobes with red styles.
Grevillea 'Pink Star'
This cultivar grows to a height of 2m with a spread of 2m.
Leaves are crowded and scattered around the stems. They are glossy green on
top and pale beneath. The leaf margins are recurved downwards. Mature
leaves are more or less 15mm long by 3mm wide. Leaves on the lateral
branches are smaller and more crowded, more or less 10mm in length. Flowers
are borne terminally on the short lateral branches in short racemes.
Perianth segments are pink and cream and the styles are pink and silky
hairy. The flowers are more or less 25mm long and 5mm wide at the widest
point. The cultivar is very floriferous, the main season being spring, with
odd flowers being found all year round.
Diagnosis:
The cultivar is distinguished from Grevillea baueri in that its
leaves are much narrower and the leaf margins are recurved. Grevillea
baueri is generally a more compact shrub than Grevillea 'Pink Star
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'University'
This cultivar is a low growing form of Chamelaucium uncinatum
. It has an open habit and sparse, woody branches. Although flowering is
less prolific than on most forms the individual flowers are a spectacular
colour, opening deep pink and darkening with age to a deep purple. The
flowers are ca. 20mm in diameter with average to large petals.