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ACACIA drummondii ssp drummondii 100g
Dwarf Golden Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub typically to 60 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 35
Seed per gram: Approx. 520
A very ornamental dwarf species that is not commonly cultivated that's well suited for rockeries and small gardens.
Bluish grey to greenish feather-like phyllodes (leaves) with rods of bright golden yellow flowers on long stalks occurring from June to October.
Occurs naturally in western Australia the IBRA Regions Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, and the Swan Coastal Plain.
Prefers light to medium soil in positions from semi-shade to full sun. Moderately drought and frost resistant.
Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.
- Sow in a well drained mix.
- Soak in water 24 hours
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
- Place in a semi-shaded postion.
- 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.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited