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ACACIA
Commonly known as Mimosa
Wattles are from a genus of some 1450 species of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and climbers.
Leaves are often reduced and flattened in the form of phyllodes and flowers, some sweetly scented, have minute petals appearing as fluffy pompoms.
Generally fast-growing and can be grown in borders in frost-free areas or against warm walls or in cool greenhouses in more challenging climates.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - and deciduous trees and shrubs
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based compost for greenhouse - plenty of light -
Full sun - sheltered site -
Additional Features - Good to know - - Wattles, commonly known as Mimosas. Grown mainly for their winter and spring flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites under glass -
Place of origin - Central and South America, Australia, Kenya and southern Africa, Polynesia -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
Acacia - Growing Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of ACACIA
ACACIA baileyana >
Commonly known as: Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa.
fluffy bright yellow mimosa flowers and fine silvery-grey foliage
ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea' >
Commonly known as: Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa.
Foliage tinged violet and purple
ACACIA longifolia >
Commonly known as: Sallow wattle, Sydney golden wattle.
Long lance-shaped willow leaves and bright yellow flowers
ACACIA melanoxylon >
Commonly known as: Australian blackwood, Blackwood acacia.
Similar to A. longifolia but with pinnate young foliage
ACACIA pravissima >
Commonly known as: Oven's acacia, Wedged leaf wattle.
Slender architectural branchlets with globular yellow flowers
ACACIA retinodes >
Commonly known as: Swamp wattle, Wirilda.
Narrow willow leaves, lime tolerant. Flowers intermittently all year
ACACIA verticillata >
Commonly known as: Prickly Moses, Star acacia.
Needle-like and prickly habit with cylindrical spikes of yellow flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
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