Acacia Paradoxa – Hedge Wattle seeds

Acacia Paradoxa – Hedge Wattle

Packet of 100-200 seeds.

Habit and Habitat:
Acacia Paradoxa, commonly known as Hedge Wattle, is a hardy and adaptable Australian native plant. It thrives in a variety of environments, including woodlands, heathlands, and coastal regions, making it an excellent choice for diverse garden settings.

Place in Local Habitat and Ecosystem Distribution:
Hedge Wattle plays a vital role in various Australian habitats, including woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas. Its widespread distribution ensures its ability to adapt and flourish in different ecosystem conditions.

Planting Companions:
In your home garden, consider planting Hedge Wattle alongside other native species like Poa, Banksia, and Callistemon varieties. These companion plants create a visually appealing and ecologically harmonious landscape.

Human and Wildlife Uses:
While Hedge Wattle has limited direct human uses, it serves as an excellent ornamental plant. Its bright yellow flowers add vibrant color to gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Additionally, the plant’s seeds are a valuable food source for native bird species, and the thorny habit of the hedge wattle allows many small birds to nest and find refuge in one single shrub.

Care Instructions:
To cultivate Hedge Wattle successfully in your home garden, choose a sunny or partially shaded location with well-draining soil. Regular pruning will help maintain its shape and encourage lush foliage growth.

Size, Height, Width, Flower, and Leaf Characteristics:
Hedge Wattle typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters with a similar spread. Its bright yellow, ball-shaped flowers create a striking contrast against its feathery, blue-green foliage.

Latin Etymology:
The genus name “Acacia” is derived from the Greek word “akis,” meaning a point or barb, referring to the thorns on some Acacia species. The species name “Paradoxa” alludes to the plant’s somewhat paradoxical nature, being both thorny and ornamental.

Seeds:

Enough for you to successfully grow between 50-100 plants. Your seeds are of the same stock we use to grow our native plants in the nursery. The success of germination varies with open-pollinated, wild-collected seeds and after 3 years of consistently growing these species in the local area, I have selected the amount of seed you need to successfully grow between 50-100 plants yourself. These seeds are collected seasonally and with sincere cultural and ecological respect. Ordering a quantity according to this scale rather than ordering individual seeds is a better representation of sustainable seed harvesting and success for the grower.

Propagation and maintenance notes:

Pour hot water over seeds & submerge for 24 hours.

Sow in seed raising mix 5-15mm deep.

Keep warm and moist.

Germination: 4-10 weeks at 12-35oC.

Larger quantities are available.

For great results refrigerate your seeds for 1-2 weeks before sowing. This emulates an over-wintering effect that helps with germination rates.

Sow seeds in a native-specific potting mix.

A good general rule to follow is to sow seeds at a depth relative to the size of the seed.

(Eucalyptus seeds require a light dusting of soil as their seeds are usually tiny. Warrigal Greens require a 50mm to 100mm depth.)

Keep moist, water daily until germination in 2-8 weeks at a minimum of 15° Celsius.

Reduce your watering amount once germination has occurred.

Sow at any time of the year.