Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ SEEDS

Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ seeds grow into the purple Cootamundra wattle a colour form of A. baileyana in which the new growth and young phyllodes emerge in vivid, deep purple-red tones, maturing progressively through lavender-grey to the silver-blue-green of the typical species. This striking colour contrast purple new tips against silver-blue older foliage makes it one of the most ornamentally dramatic wattles available, and one of the most popular in warm-temperate and Mediterranean gardens worldwide. Like the species, it bears masses of bright golden-yellow ball flowers in late winter to early spring and is fast-growing and drought-tolerant. Native to southern New South Wales. Family Fabaceae.

Full sun, good drainage and a warm-temperate to subtropical climate suit it best. It grows rapidly to 48 m and benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.

• Vivid purple-red new growth maturing to silver-blue-grey the ornamental highlight
• Masses of golden-yellow ball flowers in late winter to early spring
• Finely divided, feathery phyllodes; fast-growing to 48 m
• S. New South Wales (Cootamundra area) subtropical biome
• Full sun; good drainage; drought-tolerant once established

Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ is one of the most spectacular ornamental wattles in cultivation the combination of purple new growth, silver-blue foliage and golden winter flowers makes it an irresistible and fast-growing feature plant for any warm-climate garden.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.