ACACIA drummondii ssp drummondii

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 Swan Coastal Plain.

Prefers light to medium soil in positions from semi-shade to full sun. Moderately drought and frost resistant.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C.

Acacia seeds germinate readily, however, they do have a hard outer coating which is impervious to water and generally germination will normally not occur unless the seed is scarified by abrading or pre-treated with boiling water first.

1. Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
2. The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
3. Sow 2-3m deep. keep warm & moist but not wet.
4. Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.