Acacia armata

Pretty feathery leaves with attractive powder puff like heads of fragrant flowers

Generic	Acacia
Species	armata
Varietry
Common Name	Kangaroo Thorn
Flower Colour	yellow
Soil
Aspect	Full sun
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Height	90cm, 1.2m
Family	Mimosaceae
Spread	1.2m
Growth Speed
Growth Habit	Bushy, Spreading
Fragrance	TRUE
Foliage Colour	green
Flowers From	April
Colour Fruit
Fruits When
Moisture	Moist
Protection	Protect from frost
Hardiness	Min temp 50°F / 10°C
Planting
Care	Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season
Border	Conservatory plant, Houseplant, Cut flower
Toxicity
Pruning	Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Pruning Time	After flowering
Pests and diseases
Maintenance	Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer
Propagation	Stem cuttings, Seed