Mimosa
Common Name: Mimosa
Genus: Acacia
Species: dealbata
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 2500cm
Spread: 700cm
Time to plant seeds: February to June
Flowering period: February to April
Mimosa makes a beautiful evergreen shrub for the conservatory or greenhouse. In very sheltered areas, it can be grown outdoors. It has silvery leaves which are complemented by long, fragrant yellow flowerheads in winter and spring. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit.
Looks good with:
Bougainvillea glabraTrachelospermum jasminoides
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