Acacia pravissima Plants - Outdoor GROW TROPICALS
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Ovens Wattle (Wedge-leaved Wattle)

Acacia pravissima

£21.99
Protect from hard frostSun-lovingEvergreenRHS award winnerLoved by pollinators
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Description

The Acacia pravissima, better known as the Ovens Wattle or Wedge-leaved Wattle, is one of the most graceful of all the wattles and one of the hardier too. Native to the mountains of south east Australia, it forms an elegant evergreen shrub with arching, weeping branches densely set with tiny triangular grey-green phyllodes, wreathed in late winter and early spring with masses of fragrant golden pompom flowers. It has real architectural presence, perfect for bringing a soft, exotic elegance to a sheltered sunny wall or courtyard.

Although it is one of the hardier wattles, tolerating around -5C in coastal and milder gardens, what it really cannot cope with is cold and winter wet together. Roots left waterlogged in freezing soil, more than frost itself, are what kill this species, so a warm, sheltered spot with sharp drainage makes all the difference. Grown well it rewards you with a haze of scent and colour just as the rest of the garden is waking up. For more on what to expect from tender exotics through the seasons, see our hardy exotics guide.

Water regularly through the first couple of summers to settle it in, then ease right off in autumn and winter so the roots are never left cold and sodden. Its light, ferny outline makes it a beautiful foil among bolder architectural foliage and a lovely centrepiece for exotic borders. In milder coastal gardens it thrives among other coastal plants, and the fragrant spring flowers are a valuable early nectar source for bees, earning it a place with our plants for pollinators.

Whether you are hunting for Acacia pravissima UK stock or simply the most elegant wattle for a sunny wall, this RHS Award of Garden Merit winner sits beautifully within our wider range of hardy exotics. Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a healthy shape and strong root system, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.

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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

  • Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
  • It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
  • Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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How to care for Ovens Wattle (Wedge-leaved Wattle)

Plant me in full sun and protect me when hard frost threatens.

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

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Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

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Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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About Ovens Wattle (Wedge-leaved Wattle)

Acacia pravissima needs full sun and well-drained soil. It is half-hardy to around −5°C and needs protection from hard frost.

Good for

Architectural Coastal & Exposed Exotic Borders Wildlife & Pollinators

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

RHS H3 · Semi-hardy · down to around −5°C

RHS H3, so protect the crown with fleece in hard frosts and keep the roots dry in winter.

Position

Full sunSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered

full sun in a warm, sheltered, south or west facing spot, out of cold drying winds.

Soil

LoamSandWell-drainedAcid pHNeutral pH

fertile, sharply drained, neutral to acid loam or sand, never heavy wet clay.

Watering

Water regularly through the first one to two summers so the roots establish well. Once settled it is fairly drought tolerant. Ease right off watering through autumn and winter so the roots are never cold and waterlogged, which is the main cause of losses. Read moreShow less

Water regularly through the first one to two summers so the roots establish well. Once settled it is fairly drought tolerant. Ease right off watering through autumn and winter so the roots are never cold and waterlogged, which is the main cause of losses.

Mature size

Height2.5-4 m
Spread1.5-2.5 m

Reaches full size in 5-10 years

Growth habit

Bushy

Flowering

Feb-Apr · Yellow

Seasonal colour

Foliage

Evergreen

Pruning

Flowers in late winter and early spring. Tidy and shape it right after flowering; avoid cutting back into old bare wood.

Toxicity

No reported toxicity to people or pets and generally considered non-toxic. As with any plant, it is sensible to discourage pets and children from chewing the foliage or seed pods.

Native range

SE Australia

Family

Fabaceae

Also known as

Acacia pravissima

Genus

Acacia
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia pravissima hardy in the UK?

It is one of the hardier wattles, rated RHS H3 and tolerating around -5C in coastal and milder gardens. The main risk is not cold on its own but cold combined with winter wet, so give it a warm, sheltered spot with very sharp drainage and fleece the crown in hard frosts. Our hardy exotics guide explains what to expect through the seasons.

Where is the best place to plant Acacia pravissima?

Choose a warm, sheltered, south or west facing position in full sun, ideally against a sunny wall that traps heat and keeps off cold drying winds. It needs sharply drained, neutral to acid soil and dislikes heavy wet clay. In milder coastal gardens it settles happily among other coastal plants.

When does Acacia pravissima flower?

It carries masses of fragrant golden pompom flowers in late winter and early spring, roughly February to April, just as the rest of the garden is waking up. Those early blooms are a valuable nectar source for bees, which is why it earns a place among our plants for pollinators.

How big does Acacia pravissima grow?

Expect around 2.5 to 4 m tall and 1.5 to 2.5 m wide over five to ten years, with graceful arching, weeping branches. Its light, ferny outline makes it a lovely centrepiece for exotic borders, and it responds well to a light trim after flowering to keep its shape.

Is Acacia pravissima toxic to pets?

There is no reported toxicity to people or pets and Acacia pravissima is generally considered non-toxic. As with any garden plant, it is still sensible to discourage pets and children from chewing the foliage or seed pods.

Can I grow Acacia pravissima in a pot?

Yes, and in colder inland gardens a pot is the safest option because it lets you move the plant to a sheltered spot or under cover for winter. Use a free draining, slightly acidic compost with added grit, water well in summer and keep it much drier in winter. See our plants for pots for more container friendly exotics.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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