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Acacia cardiophylla

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Gold Lace

Acacia cardiophylla 'Gold Lace'
Acacia cardiophylla ‘Gold Lace’

A low-growing or prostrate form of the Wyalong Wattle, Acacia cardiophylla or Gold Lace makes a great ground cover plant and a good feature plant.

Used in landscaping to cover retaining walls and embankments, it is also useful for covering large areas with an easy-care flowering evergreen ground cover. Having a naturally dense growth habit, this plant will provide a good habitat for small birds and other fauna.

How to Grow Gold Lace

With its natural cascading habit, Gold Lace is best planted on a mound, along a retaining wall or similar where its growth habit can be appreciated.

Acacia cardiophylla 'Gold Lace' - Flower and Foliage Detail
Acacia cardiophylla ‘Gold Lace’ – Detail
  • Choose a sunny position and well-drained soil.
  • Allow room for the plant to spread, as it can reach 3m over time.
  • Prepare the soil by weeding and adding a little well-rotted compost.
  • Plant and water in well.
  • Provide additional water over the first summer during long dry periods.
  • Fertilise with a light application of a low phosphate native plant fertiliser in late winter to spring.

Summary Information

  • Botanical name – Acacia cardiophylla
  • Family – Fabaceae
  • Common name – Gold Lace
  • Height – To around 0.5m
  • Spread – To a width of 2 – 3m, depending on conditions
  • Position – Full sun to a little shade
  • Soil – Well-drained sandy loam to well-drained loamy clay
  • Climate – Cool temperate to warm temperate
  • Flowers – Golden yellow
  • Flowering time – Late winter to spring
  • Foliage – Evergreen and a mid to deep green
  • Frost tolerance – Medium to light frosts
  • Drought tolerant – Yes, once established

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