# Gold Dust Wattle (Acacia acinacea)

Australian native seed packet from Native Seed Co.

- Price: A$11.00 per 1 packet, AUD incl. GST
- Availability: in stock
- Shop page: https://www.nativeseedco.org/product/501
- SKU: NSC-501
- Packet contents: approx. 30 seeds

The Gold Dust Wattle is a plant with small, bright yellow ball-shaped flowers that appear in late winter to spring. It's fine green foliage and clusters of golden blooms attract native bees and birds.

The Gold Dust Wattle (Acacia acinacea) is a beautiful Australian native shrub that brings a burst of golden color to your garden. This compact wattle produces masses of small, bright yellow ball-shaped flowers that create a stunning display from late winter through spring. Growing to approximately 1-2 meters in height, this hardy shrub features fine, feathery green foliage that provides an attractive backdrop for the brilliant golden blooms.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia
- Form: shrub (short-lived perennial); height 1–2 m
- Sun: full sun or part shade
- Soil: sandy, loam, clay, gravel
- Drought tolerance: high
- Frost: hardy
- Coastal / salt tolerant: no
- Suited climates: temperate, mediterranean, semi-arid, cool temperate
- Flowering season: winter, spring
- Sowing season: autumn, spring
- Germination: 14–30 days
- Seed pre-treatment: hot water soak
- Attracts: native bees, birds
- Garden uses: informal hedge, pots, habitat planting
- Notes: Our easiest wattle: adaptable, frost hardy and quick to flower. Pour just-boiled water over the seed and soak overnight before sowing.

## Highlights

- Bright yellow ball-shaped flowers in late winter to spring
- Fine green foliage provides year-round interest
- Attracts native bees and birds to your garden
- Drought tolerant once established

## How to sow

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to improve germination.
2. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a well-draining seed-raising mix.
3. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil or sand, about 2-3mm deep.
4. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until germination occurs (7-21 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they reach 5-10cm tall.
6. Choose a sunny position with well-draining soil for best results.

## Care

- Provide full sun and free-draining soil for optimal growth.
- Space plants 60-80cm apart to allow for mature spread.
- Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to drought conditions.
- Avoid phosphorus-rich fertilizers - use native plant fertilizers if needed.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

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