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Purple Leaved Mimosa Seed

Acacia baileyana purpurea

£8.00 inc. VAT

Purple Leaved Mimosa is a small tree/medium shrub. A bronze leaved version of Golden Mimosa, new growth is grey-purple-pink, contrasting with the very early yellow flowers. Very fine foliage casts only light shade. Needs a sheltered site, or to be grown in a conservatory

Earn up to 8 Points.

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Description

Acacia bailyana purpurea

Native: New South Wales

Common name: Purple Leaved Golden Mimosa.

Native: New South Wales

Provenance: Australia

Size and Spread (10yrs): 3.5mx 2m

Treatment Required: chip the seed-coat before sowing, like a leguminous plant.

Seed/kg: 35,000/kg

Ideal Sowing period: spring, needs warmth to germinate

Soil Conditions: Acid to neutral sandy loam

Planting Instructions: Needs a warm sheltered site against a sunny wall, or a conservatory. Mature Height: 3-7m

Photo taken at Logan Botanical Gardens, Dumfries and Galloway







 


 





			

					

				
	
Additional information




			

			Weight
			1.00 g
		

			

			Size
			
Mini seed pack (approx 35 seeds)


		

			

			Genus
			
Acacia


		

			

			Family
			
Leguminosae


		

			

			Flowering Month
			
February, March


		

			

			Colour
			
yellow


		

			

			Life Cycle
			
tree


		

			

			Interest
			
flowers, foliage


		

			

			Requires
			
shelter, sun