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ACACIA littorea
Coastal Dune Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Dense shrub 0.5-2m
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 220
A dense dome shaped shrub with yellow globe shaped flower heads composed of 7-16 pale yellow flowers on stalks between 10 and 25 mm long. Flowering occurs from late winter to early summer.
The phyllodes (leaves) range from 10-25 mm long and 5-12 mm wide. Flowering from late winter to early summer.
Endemic to the south west corner of Western Australian and also on Rottnest Island in shallow sand. Ideal for coastal gardens.Well suited to temperate climates and sandy soils. Hardy shrub suited to exposed conditions. Flowers more profusely in full sun.
For best results, sow the seeds in spring or early summer. Sowings in autumn and winter may result in slow germination, weaker seedlings, or germination failure.
- soak in water for 24-48 hours.
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water overnight to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay 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.
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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited