{"product_id":"rainbow-cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana-rainbow","title":"Rainbow Cootamundra Wattle - Acacia baileyana 'Rainbow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainbow Cootamundra Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia baileyana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rainbow') is a medium native shrub that grows about 2m tall and 2m wide. Its foliage shifts through the seasons from green to yellow and then deep burgundy, and from winter into spring it carries masses of bright yellow flowers. It is a feature plant with year round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that changes colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves move through green, yellow and deep burgundy with the seasons, so the shrub looks different through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow pompoms cover the plant from winter into spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is reliable in dry gardens and low rainfall areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first months it needs little care, and it responds well to pruning when you want to shape it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut stems for indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branches you prune make good decoration inside the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as a single feature in a front garden, where the colour change can be seen from the house. Allow 2m on every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it among green-leaved natives, where its yellow and burgundy foliage gives welcome contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut branches and indoor decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune it after flowering and bring the branches inside for arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rainbow Cootamundra Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a well drained spot, with room to reach its full 2m by 2m. It is frost hardy and drought tolerant, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. Young plants should be protected from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the key requirement. Plant in a sunny, open spot and avoid low areas where water collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually about 12 weeks. After that it manages happily in dry gardens and low rainfall areas. Follow pruning with a slow release native fertiliser to keep the growth healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to pruning. Prune after flowering to shape it and keep it bushy, and use the cuttings for indoor decoration. Wattles are relatively short-lived, so plan for a replacement in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rainbow Cootamundra Wattle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because tube stock comes from our grower, it is not always available. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small young shrub, with the colour display building as it grows.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/acacia-care-guide\"\u003eAcacia care guide for growing wattles in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wattles\"\u003eBrowse the wattle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Rainbow grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 2m wide, which is much smaller than the common Cootamundra wattle, so it suits a smaller garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the foliage change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shifts gradually through the seasons from green to yellow to deep burgundy. Expect the change to be slow rather than sudden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants do. Once established it is frost hardy, but cover or mulch a small plant during its first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789644333375,"sku":"ACA-BAI-RAINBO-tube","price":47.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rainbow-cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana-rainbow.jpg?v=1792192855","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rainbow-cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana-rainbow","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}