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ACACIA lasiocarpa 100g
Lime Sand Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Ground covering shrub 0.3-0.5 m with 1-1.5 m spreadSeed per packet: Approx. 40
Seed per gram: Approx. 190
A very decorative prostrate low spreading ground-cover Acacia with small fresh lime green foliage and masses of golden flowers in winter and spring.
A versatile plant that will withstand coastal conditions and drought. Ideal for hot spots. Recommended for smaller gardens and pots.
Full sun to part shade but will flower more profusely in full sun. Suited to most soils that are well drained. Frost hardy to -7 C.
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