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ACACIA drummondii ssp candolleana 100g

Drummond's Wattle

SKU: N 291-100g
Stock: In Stock

Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 60-200 cm

Seed per packet: Approx. 35
Seed per gram: Approx. 225

Size:
$135.89 AUD Excl. GST

A beautiful, delicate shrub that's useful in the garden and landscaping.
A very ornamental species that are not commonly cultivated with bluish-grey to greenish oblong to narrowly oblong phyllodes (leaves) with rods of bright golden yellow flowers on long stalks occurring from July to October.

Occurs naturally in Western Australia in the IBRA Regions Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest and the Swan Coastal Plain.

Prefers light to medium soil in positions from semi-shade to full sun. Tolerant to drought and moderately frost resistance.

Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.

The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.

  1. Sow in a well drained mix.
  2. Soak in water 24 hours
  3. Next, soak seeds in near boiling water  for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
  4. Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
  5. Place in a semi-shaded postion.
  6. Keep the soil moist, avoid overwatering and ensure it doesn’t dry out.

Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.

Please note:

  • Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
  • As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
  • These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
  • The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.

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