{"product_id":"nano-bower-wattle-acacia-cognata-nano","title":"Nano Bower Wattle - Acacia cognata 'Nano'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNano Bower Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia cognata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nano') is a dense dwarf wattle that mounds to just 30cm to 50cm tall and spreads 60cm to 120cm wide. The slender green foliage forms a soft, feathery mop that is pleasant to touch, which makes it a low effort plant for borders, edging and the tops of retaining walls. It is grown for texture rather than flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, mop-like texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, grassy foliage forms a loose, fluffy mound that contrasts well with bolder leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm to 50cm tall it stays below sight lines, yet it spreads wide enough to cover a lot of ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and easy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, drought and coastal tolerant, even in salty soils, and rugged enough to have a go almost anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense enough to define an edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit suits low hedging and screening along paths and beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can also be grown in pots and containers, which helps where soil is poor or space is tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. The mounds touch as they reach their 60cm to 120cm spread and form a continuous, soft edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top of a wall and the mounds soften the edge without growing tall enough to block a view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a low foreground beneath taller native shrubs, where the fine foliage makes a neat contrast with larger leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nano Bower Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates frost, drought and coastal conditions, but protect young plants from frost for their first winter. It is a rugged plant that suits coastal gardens as well as inland ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any moist soil, even a sandy loam. Like other wattles it dislikes waterlogging, so avoid sites where water pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established. A slow release, low phosphorus native fertiliser after pruning promotes healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to shape as necessary, taking only the leafy tips rather than cutting into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nano Bower Wattle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 300mm pots, sold singly. Tubes are the economical choice for a long edge, while a 300mm plant arrives as a formed mound for a feature position or a pot. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks of planting in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wattles\"\u003eBrowse the full wattle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGround covers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/acacia-care-guide\"\u003eAcacia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 60cm and 120cm, while staying only 30cm to 50cm tall. Plant 80cm apart for a continuous border, or 1m apart if you want each mound to read as its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be grown in pots and containers, and the 300mm size gives you a ready formed mound. Use a free draining potting mix and keep it watered while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tough enough for frost and salt wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost, drought and coastal tolerant, even in salty soils. Protect young plants from frost through their first winter and it will look after itself from there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787161305407,"sku":"ACA-COG-NANO-tube","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787161370943,"sku":"ACA-COG-NANO-300MM","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/nano-bower-wattle-acacia-cognata-nano.jpg?v=1792149085","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/nano-bower-wattle-acacia-cognata-nano","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}