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Acacia cardiophylla ‘Gold Lace’

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

A low growing or prostrate form of the Wyalong Wattle, Acacia cardiophylla ‘Gold Lace’ not only makes a great ground cover plant it is also a good feature plant.

Used in landscaping to cover retains 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 is a plant that will provide good habitat for small birds and other fauna.

Care and Planting

With its natural cascading habit,’Gold Lace’ is best planted on a mound, along a retaking 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 a well drained soil.
  • Allow room for the plant to spread as it can reach 3 metres 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 ‘Gold Lace’
  • Family – Fabaceae
  • Common Names – Acacia cardiophylla ‘Gold Lace’
  • Height – To around .5 metres
  • Spread – To a width of 2 – 3 metres 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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