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ACACIA drummondii ssp elegans 25g
Drummond's Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 1.5 m
Seed per packet: Approx.35
Seed per gram: Approx. 225
Bluish grey to greenish feather-like phyllodes (leaves) with rods of bright yellow flowers on long stalks occurring from June to October.
A very ornamental species well suited for small gardens.
Endemic to the South-West province of Western Australia.
Prefers a 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