ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea'

Commonly known as Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa

Foliage tinged violet and purple

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£16.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £14 Each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
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Evergreen - fern-like 2-pinnate leaves to 5cm (2in) long, composed of 16-40 tiny, linear leaflets.
Yellow
Height - 5-8m (15-25ft)
Spread - 3-6m (10-20ft)
Tall Shrub - small tree or large shrub with spreading, dense branches. Produces spherical flower heads 5mm (¼in) across
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun - sheltered site.
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites under glass.
Place of origin - Australia (New South Wales).
Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense, axillary racemes 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Australian / New Zealand -
Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - use loam-based (JI No. 3) compost in full light
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Purple -
Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -