Description
The Silver wattle Goulois Astier is an outstanding Acacia dealbata cultivar, valued for its early and abundant bloom. From January to March, it bursts into a profusion of golden-yellow, silky pompom flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance. It brings warmth and colour to the garden when most plants are still dormant.
Its finely divided, silver-green foliage remains decorative year-round and contrasts beautifully with the bright blooms. Fast-growing, vigorous, and salt-tolerant, it thrives in mild climates and coastal gardens but can also be grown successfully in containers in cooler regions.
Origin : French selection of Acacia dealbata.
Family : Fabaceae.
Features : Early, fragrant bloom, vigorous growth, improved hardiness.
Description : Evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and delicate, feathery foliage.
Mature height : 4–6 m in ground, 2–3 m in containers.
Mature spread : 3–5 m.
Habit : Upright, rounded, with graceful arching branches.
Bark : Grey, slightly fissured with age.
Foliage : Evergreen, finely divided, silver-green.
Growth rate : Fast.
Hardiness : Down to –8 °C (occasionally –10 °C in sheltered, well-drained locations).
Flowering period : January – March.
Flowers : Golden-yellow spherical pompons in dense clusters, strongly scented.
Ornamental use : Adds winter brightness and fragrance.
Cut flowers : Perfect for bouquets and floral arrangements.
Exposure : Full sun, sheltered from cold winds.
Soil : Light, well-drained, acidic to neutral, low in lime.
Tolerance : Excellent resistance to salt spray, ideal for coastal gardens.
When : Autumn or spring.
Advice : Plant in a large hole with well-rotted compost and water thoroughly.
Tip : Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.
Young plants : Regular watering required for good establishment.
Mature plants : Drought-tolerant but appreciates occasional watering in summer.
When : After flowering.
How : Lightly trim faded shoots to maintain shape and promote new growth.
Methods : Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, grafting.
Ideal as a specimen plant, in fragrant windbreak hedges, or in large containers for patios and terraces in cooler climates.
Early, abundant winter blooms.
Elegant evergreen foliage.
Fast-growing and salt-tolerant.
Protect with mulch and frost fleece in colder regions. Grow in containers for overwintering indoors in harsh climates. Avoid heavy, chalky soils.
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