{"product_id":"mimosa-gaulois-silver-wattle","title":"Mimosa ‘Gaulois’ – Silver Wattle","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis fast-growing evergreen tree produces clouds of fluffy, golden-yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, bringing colour and fragrance to the garden when very little else is in bloom. \u003ci\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Gaulois’ is a cultivated form selected for its abundant flowering and silvery-blue foliage, which creates a soft, feathery texture in the landscape. Hardy to around –5 °C to –8 °C once established, it thrives in sunny, sheltered gardens and free-draining soil. In favourable conditions it can grow into a small tree, making a striking focal point in Mediterranean-style planting schemes or warm urban gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMimosa ‘Gaulois’\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Mimosa or Silver Wattle, is prized for its fragrant pom-pom flowers and delicate fern-like foliage. The blooms appear in dense sprays along the branches and are highly attractive to early pollinating insects. In the UK it performs best in mild areas or sheltered microclimates, such as against a warm wall or in a protected courtyard. In colder regions it can also be grown in a large container and protected during severe frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree, Fast-growing, Winter Flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Late winter – early spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Gaulois’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRacosperma dealbatum\u003c\/i\u003e (historical classification)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMimosa, Silver Wattle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe species \u003ci\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/i\u003e is native to south-eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. It has been cultivated widely in Mediterranean climates around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged wood and shorten overly long branches to keep the tree compact, especially when grown in smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe nectar-rich flowers provide an important early-season food source for bees andother pollinating insects emerging at the end of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, sheltered location, ideally against a south or west-facing wall where it will benefit from reflected warmth. Protection from strong winds and frost pockets will help the plant establish successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly during the first year while the plant establishes. Once mature it becomes relatively drought tolerant but will benefit from occasional watering during long dry spells, especially if grown in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers well-draining soil and will tolerate sandy or poor soils provided drainage is good. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils which can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth and flowering. Container-grown plants may benefit from an additional feed in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNot considered highly toxic, but ingestion may cause mild stomach upset in pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf your garden experiences colder winters, plant Mimosa ‘Gaulois’ in a large container so it can be moved to a sheltered spot or protected with fleece during hard frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"25cm","offer_id":57923079111037,"sku":"6311030043771","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/IMG-4723.heic?v=1774880595","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/mimosa-gaulois-silver-wattle","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}