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Acacia Drummondii elegans 'Dwarf Elegans Drummonds Wattle' Seeds

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Acacia Drummondii elegans 'Dwarf Elegans Drummonds Wattle' - 10x Seeds

Dwarf Wattle Acacia drummondii Elegans is a shorter, bushier variety of New South Wales’ iconic floral emblem. Similar to the Wyalong Wattle but native to W.A.

A very ornamental dwarf species that is not commonly cultivated. Well suited for rockeries and small native gardens due to its compact size.

Bluish grey to greenish feather like phyllodes (leaves) with arms of bright golden yellow flowers on long stalks occurring from June to October.

Endemic to the South-West areas of Western Australia.

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


Cultivation: Generally adaptable in cultivation, responds to sunny, reasonably well drained positions in most soils. Useful as a tall background plant. Very fast growing, hardy, and resistant to salt spray.

  • Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C )
  • Suitable hedge or screen plant.
  • Resistant to salt spray.
  • Suitable for planting in tropical area

Prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant.

Seed Starting Method

Acacia seeds come in a range of sizes from very tiny to a few millimeters. As a general rule Acacia seed should be sown to the depth of the seed. 

Place the seed in a container and cover with boiled water and allow to soak overnight.

The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen yet until you're satisfied that the pre-treatment has worked.

Although most Australian native/ endemic seed can be sown throughout the seasons across Australia it is advisable to sow in Spring or Summer in colder regions. The optimum temperate to ensure the best possible germination rate for sowing many Australian native/ endemic species is around 18-22°C.  
Sowing Depth


See above.
The seed will lodge in the pores of your seed starting mix once misted with water.
Growing Season


Spring & Autumn
Place in a warm sunny position and keep moist to avoid drying out.
Germination Time 10-30 days at around 18-22°C.
Hardiness Hardy 
Plant Spacing  N/A
Plant Height 0.3-2m high and wide
Planting Position Partial or full sun
Days Until Maturity  N/A
Growing tips

Seeds of many native/endemic species require specific conditions that mimic their natural habitat or specially formulated seed treatments, to break dormancy. 

Do not be to quick to discard pots that haven't yet shown signs of seed germination. Seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are optimal and will produce amazing results, long after they have been forgotten.

Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for most native species.

Research shows that many members of this species are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke, which mimocs an Australian bushfire. Although germination will may occur without smoke treatment it has proved be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.

Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken by applying to the surface after sowing.

Click this link to view our seed starting treatments specially designed for Australian Natives

 

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