ACACIA dealbata

Commonly known as Mimosa, Silver wattle

Florists mimosa. Yellow scented flowers

ACACIA dealbata

Seeds £6.00 per packet

Free delivery for this item

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Per Packet

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£16.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £14 Each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Details
Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Evergreen
Fern-like 2-pinnate, hairy leaves, 12cm (5in) long, each with 40-80 linear, glaucous to silvery leaflets.
Yellow
Height
15-30m (50-100ft)
Spread
6-10m (20-33ft)
Tree
Open habit. Produces 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)
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.
Full sun
Sheltered site.
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites under glass.
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales to Tasmania).
Flower Shape
Racemes - terminal racemes 10-20cm (4-8in) long
Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
Patio / pot plants
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf form
Bipinnate see photos above
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
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading