{"title":"Acacia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcacia, commonly known as Wattle, is one of Australia's most iconic native plant groups, celebrated for its beautiful foliage, hardy nature and spectacular displays of fluffy flowers. With varieties ranging from compact groundcovers to large shrubs and trees, Acacias bring colour, texture and year-round interest to gardens of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany Acacia varieties produce masses of golden, cream or pale-yellow flowers from late winter through spring, creating a stunning seasonal display while providing an important nectar and pollen source for bees and other beneficial pollinators. Their attractive foliage also offers valuable habitat and shelter for native birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptable and easy to grow, Acacias thrive in a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. Many varieties are drought tolerant once established, making them an excellent choice for native gardens, screening, feature planting, erosion control and low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Acacia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful displays of colourful flowers during winter and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide range of groundcover, shrub and tree forms available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for native, coastal and water-wise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, birds and beneficial pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and easy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides habitat and shelter for native wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for screening, feature planting and erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of Acacia plants and discover why these hardy Australian natives remain some of the most popular and rewarding plants for gardens and landscapes across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acacia-honeybun","title":"Acacia Honeybun","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact form of Sticky Wattle, Acacia Honey Bun naturally features an attractive rounded shape and pendulous growth habit making it ideal for edging or hedging or making it a focal point in the garden bed or pot. The attractive shape and bright green foliage throughout the year will make this an absolute standout wherever it is used. Like all Wattles, Honey Bun shows off masses of attractive yellow fluffy flowers in late Winter\/early Spring, attracting bees and other wildlife to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established Acacias will tolerate dryness however for best results watering is required during dry periods while plants are young and actively growing. Likes a position with good drainage, grows well in full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"50mm Pot","offer_id":53828178346168,"sku":"LPOACAHON","price":9.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":53828178378936,"sku":"P14ACAHON","price":24.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/acacia-lpoacahon-honeybun.jpg?v=1785380727"},{"product_id":"acacia-fimbriata-dwarf","title":"Acacia Fimbriata Dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as the Fringed Wattle or Brisbane Golden Wattle, Acacia fimbriata Dwarf is a beautiful fast growing Wattle that features narrow dark green foliage and fluffy scented yellow flowers in late Winter to Spring. Suitable for a wide range of climates, even semi tropical areas, this rounded shrub keeps its beautiful shape without pruning, making it an ideal screening plant for any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Wattles, the attractive flowers appear in late Winter attracting bees and other wildlife to the garden. Once established Acacias will tolerate dryness however for best results watering is required during dry periods while plants are young and actively growing. 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The lime green foliage will make this an absolute standout wherever it is used, and the softly cascading growth habit means this stunning shrub looks equally good as a specimen plant, feature pot or informal hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Wattles, the attractive flowers appear in late Winter attracting bees and other wildlife to the garden. Once established Acacias will tolerate dryness however for best results watering is required during dry periods while plants are young and actively growing. 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The lime green foliage will make this an absolute standout wherever it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Wattles, the attractive flowers appear in late Winter attracting bees and other wildlife to the garden. Once established Acacias will tolerate dryness however for best results watering is required during dry periods while plants are young and actively growing. 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The brilliant green foliage will make this an absolute standout wherever it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Wattles, attractive flowers will appear in late Winter attracting bees and other wildlife to the garden, however unlike most Wattle, Mini Cog does not have extremely showy flowers; this variety is grown for it's outstanding weeping habit. Once established Acacias will tolerate dryness however for best results watering is required during dry periods while plants are young and actively growing. 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It is well known for its graceful, weeping foliage and vibrant golden-yellow flower clusters that brighten the landscape from late Winter to early Spring, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its soft, drooping habit and long, slender phyllodes, this species has a gentle, cascading form that brings movement and texture to garden plantings. The bright, ball-shaped flowers form in dense clusters along the branches, creating a striking seasonal display and a reliable nectar source for native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcacia saligna is highly adaptable and thrives in a wide variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and even nutrient-poor or degraded soils. It prefers a full sun position and, once established, is both drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant—making it especially well-suited to coastal environments and dry, exposed sites. Its rapid growth and resilience have made it a valuable species for land rehabilitation and erosion control, particularly in its native range in Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile hardy and attractive, this species is best suited to larger gardens or open spaces, where its spreading growth can be accommodated and appreciated. 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