Acacia retinodes Lisette
Acacia retinodes Lisette
Acacia retinodes Lisette
Acacia retinodes Lisette
Acacia retinodes Lisette
Swamp wattle
The mimosa arrived broken in two. It is now only 20 cm tall. All the plants are in the same condition and dehydrated on top of that. Not sure if they will recover...
Sabine, 11/10/2024
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Description
Acacia retinodes 'Lisette' is a beautiful improvement of the famous Wattle of the four seasons. More floriferous, it produces more generous clusters of yellow and fragrant flowers, while possessing the same qualities of vigour and tolerance to limestone soils. It is a large evergreen bush that blooms several times a year, with a predominance from May to November. Its small characteristic flowers, resembling tiny yellow pompoms, have a unique scent and are highly prized in floral art. Its light foliage consists of flat, bright green petioles, which are very thin and elongated. This mimosa is not very hardy, but it tolerates poor soils and drought well, and does not sucker. It will make a magnificent subject in a large pot, to be stored indoors during winter in cold regions, or in the ground in mild climates.
Acacia retinodes should not be confused with the tree we call acacia. It is a shrub native to Australia, belonging to the Fabaceae family, just like alfalfa and lupins. This small tree or large bush has a rounded and compact habit, reaching 4m (13ft) in all directions at maturity. Its growth is quite fast. The reddish brown bark cracks as it ages. Its flowering is irregular from January to December, but particularly abundant from May to November. Its small round flowers are clusters of bright yellow stamens and are gathered in axillary racemes. Their scent is recognisable among all: a very fresh herbaceous aroma gives way to a divine scent of honey. It is quite a powdery fragrance. Its foliage consists of flat petioles, called phyllodes, with the appearance of long, lanceolate leaves, green in colour. It readily self-seeds in acidic soil and is often used as a rootstock for other species and varieties, thanks to its good tolerance to limestone soils. Its hardiness does not exceed -6°C (21.2°F), but its resistance to summer drought is excellent.
When planted in the ground in mild climates, 'Lisette' can be used as a standalone specimen, in hedges or in rows, and as a vegetal windbreak, due to its screening power. It can be planted with other frost-sensitive shrubs with an exotic appearance, such as Caesalpinia gilliesii, Abutilon, Solanum, Jacaranda mimosifolia ('Blue Flamboyant'), Sesbania punicea, escallonias or Coleonema album. It can be grown in pots, by protecting it from winter frosts in a greenhouse or a minimally heated conservatory. Create generous bouquets: its flowering branches with their wonderful scents perfume an entire room in the house.
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Botanical data
Acacia
retinodes
Lisette
Fabaceae
Swamp wattle
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring, in March or April, in a very sunny position, sheltered from strong winds; autumn planting is reserved for mild climate regions. As the roots of the bush are superficial, it is advisable to install a stake at the time of planting, to keep it upright and allow it to root. This bush is not very demanding on the nature of the soil. However, it must be sufficiently draining. As it tolerates drought well, watering is not necessary when grown in open ground. Although optional, light pruning is recommended, especially if the tree is slightly exposed to the wind: after the main flowering period, in December, shorten the flowering branches by about half their length. This operation prevents the formation of pods that unnecessarily exhaust the plant. Spring pruning can also be done to remove branches that have suffered from the cold and to rebalance the habit of the bush. The mimosa is sensitive to cold; as soon as temperatures approach 0°C (32°F), it is advisable to install a thick mulch at its base and protect it with a winter covering.
In case of pot cultivation, repot every two years in a large container, in spring. Water occasionally; the root ball should not dry out completely. In cold regions, it should be overwintered in a bright and cool but frost-free location.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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