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Centaurus

Terminated

Leptospermum J.R. et G. Forst. Tea Tree · Ornamentals · bred by New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd

also searched as: кентаурус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is an evergreen shrub with a dense spreading crown. Mature leaves have a characteristic bronze-green hue. The flowers are small, about 15 mm in diameter, have a bicolored coloration with a white center and purple-pink or cherry-colored edges, dark eyes, and pronounced cilia.

The variety is used in landscape design for forming hedges, borders, or as a solitary plant. The plant is hardy, resistant to wind and drought after rooting, and adapted to coastal areas. It prefers sunny areas with well-drained neutral or acidic soils.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Applicant
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited 426 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited 426 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

New Zealand № MAN015
Terminated
  1. Application filed 18 October 1999
  2. Registered 15 January 2001
  3. Entry closed 15 January 2009

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