{"product_id":"acacia-dealbata","title":"Acacia dealbata (Mimosa \/ Silver Wattle)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong\u003emimosa\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esilver wattle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most spectacular exotic trees you can grow in a mild British garden. Fast-growing and evergreen, it carries feathery, finely divided silver-green foliage all year round, then erupts in late winter into a haze of fragrant, fluffy yellow pompom flowers just when the garden needs it most. This is a plant that turns a warm, sheltered wall or courtyard into something close to the Riviera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to south-eastern Australia and Tasmania and a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated RHS H3, so it is happiest in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK. For a mimosa, a cold and wet winter is far more of a threat than cold by itself. Waterlogged soil paired with low temperatures is far more likely to see it off than a short, dry frost. Give it a warm, sheltered spot with sharp drainage, and protect the plant during hard frosts, and it will reward you handsomely. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics seasonal guide\u003c\/a\u003e for what to expect through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally against a south or west facing wall that stores heat and shrugs off cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e neutral to acid, free-draining loam or sand. It dislikes very alkaline or chalky ground, and sharp drainage is essential to avoid cold, wet roots in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast-growing to around 8-12 m in time, with a spread of 2.5-4 m, so allow room or prune after flowering to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H3, hardy to about -5C. Protect young plants in hard frosts and shelter from cold, drying winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a fast, airy evergreen it makes a superb piece of living \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e and a natural centrepiece for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e. The nectar-rich winter flowers are a magnet for early bees, making it a valuable choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e, while in mild coastal gardens it thrives alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed planting\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair it with a hardier structural partner such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trachycarpus-fortunei\"\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/a\u003e for year-round backbone, and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range to build a complete scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery mimosa we supply is nursery-grown, selected for a healthy framework and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"23cm \/ 5L (Collection Only)","offer_id":57974443999615,"sku":"ACACDEAL23","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/dealbata-3.jpg?v=1784904669","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/acacia-dealbata","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}