Acacia delphina – Dolphin Wattle

Acacia delphina - dolphin wattle
Acacia delphina - dolphin wattle

Growing to a small shrub, Acacia delphina is native to coastal areas of south-western Australia. In the garden, it will need well-drained soils and part to full sun, and will provide a display of flowers through the winter months. Can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia delphina

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 2

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees