ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea'

Commonly known as Cootamundra wattle, Golden mimosa

Foliage tinged violet and purple

ACACIA baileyana 'Purpurea'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£16.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £14 Each

Available Early Spring 2022

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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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)
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).
Flower Shape
Racemes - dense, axillary racemes 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long
Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Purple
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
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading