Chamelaucium uncinatum--`Cascade Jewel`

#This invention related to a new and distinct variety of Chamelaucium uncinatum which is referred to herein as the new variety `Cascade Jewel`. `Cascade Jewel` resulted from a controlled pollination breeding programme carried out by breeders T. P. Angus and N. F. Derera, both of 244 Singles Ridge Road, Winmalee, New South Wales, 2777, Australia.

#`Cascade Jewel` resulted from the controlled pollination of Chamelaucium uncinatum variety GW15 (seed parent) by Chamelaucium uncinatum variety GW9 (pollen parent). `Cascade Jewel` was selected in July 1991 on the basis of flower colour, flower size and plant habit. `Cascade Jewel` was shown to be stable through two vegetatively propagated generations. The breeding and subsequent characterization of `Cascade Jewel` were carried out at Winmalee, New South Wales, Australia.

#`Cascade Jewel` is most notable for its predominance of immature nectary colour R.H.S. No 144C, mature petal colour R.H.S. No 77B, its large flower diameter (mean 17.6 millimeters) with intermediate floral tube outline, and its erect plant habit with cascading or weeping new growth, when grown under conditions such as 25.degree. C. to 30.degree. day temperature/15.degree. to 18.degree. night temperature with high nutrition.

#`Cascade Jewel` is illustrated by teh accompanying photographic drawings:

#FIG. 1: Is a photographic print in full color showing a single potted specimen of `Cascade Jewel` which was planted in approximately January 1994. The photograph was taken in June 1994 and the plant is approximately 30 centimeters high.times.2.5 centimeters wide.

#FIG. 2: Is a photographic print in full color which compares bud and flower formations of `Cascade Jewel`, and comparative Chamelaucium uncinatum varieties `Purple Pride` and `Burgundy Blush`. The figure shows the various stages from immature bud through to mature flower and floral tube outline.

#The following is a detailed description of the `Cascade Jewel` with color designations according to the Horticultural Colour Chart issued by the British Colour Council in collaboration with The Royal Horticultural Society Copyright 1938. The observed traits have been repeatedly observed and are believed to be characteristic of `Cascade Jewel` which, in combination, distinguish `Cascade Jewel` as a new and distinct cultivar.

#Locality: `Cascade Jewel` was grown and observed at Newport Nurseries, Winmalee, New South Wales, Australia

#Parentage: Open pollination of Chamelaucium uncinatum GW15 (seed parent) by Chamelaucium uncinatum GW9 (pollen parent).