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ACACIA lasiocarpa 100g
Lime Sand Wattle
Stock: Available
SKU Code: A 14-100g
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.
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.
- Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
- The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
- Sow the depth of seed keep warm
Pre-treatment: Hot Water
Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
Sow seed 3-5mm keep moist.Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.
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