PLANT PROFILE
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| Selected as Victorias Centenary of Federation floral emblem, Acacia 'Scarlet Blaze' is a unique ornamental form of Acacia leprosa - commonly known as the 'Cinnamon Wattle' - so named as when the leaves are crushed during warm weather a cinnamon like fragrance is released.
This form arose from a chance discovery made by bushwalkers in a state forest north-east of Melbourne back in 1995. The remarkable conservation and propagation of this unique specimen was sucessfully undertaken by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. The parent plant in the bush has long since perished but the 'Scarlet Blaze' seedlings raised by the nursery are thriving and exhibiting the same striking blood-red flowers. Although currently commercially available to home gardeners, the degree of difficulty in propagation has kept numbers limited with availablity set to increase for future years. |
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| A unique plant with loads of 'wow' appeal makes A. 'Scarlet Blaze' a prize showcase specimen for the home garden. It can be used in a variety of circumstances such as for screening or for adding interest to low maintenance areas.Suitable for large or small gardens. |
CULTURAL CARE |
| Select a full sun to dappled shade position in a well drained, moist soil. Cultivate soil before planting creating a hole about twice the width of the container. Place the tree in the hole so that the soil level is aligned to the base of the stem. Fill hole with water even if soil is moist.A hardy plant, it will tolerate frost and short periods of dryness although occasional deep watering is recommended through extended periods of drought. No pruning required. |
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Height: 4m to 5m
