{"product_id":"red-stem-wattle-acacia-rubida","title":"Red-stem Wattle - Acacia rubida","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed-stem Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia rubida\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing native wattle that forms a large shrub or small tree, usually 2m to 3m tall and 4m to 5m wide, though it varies with the site. Feathery blue-green foliage grows alongside long, smooth single leaves, and from winter into spring it is covered in pale to bright yellow flowers. It is a pioneer plant that copes where little else will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pioneer that handles hardship.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, full sun, poor soil, roadside verges and seasonal flooding all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, mixed foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feathery leaves beside long smooth ones give a gentle look that belies its toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant yellow flowers from winter into spring on a plant that grows quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry gardens and low rainfall areas suit it well once it has settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge potential.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its wide, branching habit forms an informal hedge when it is tidied up with pruning after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a row and clip after flowering. This is a wide plant, so allow room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor, rocky and seasonally wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a good choice for revegetation and for difficult sites where soils are poor or flood for part of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub in native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings fast winter colour while slower natives grow in around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red-stem Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It tolerates frost and drought, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. It does not seem to like high humidity, so test it in humid districts before relying on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil. It self-seeds, so do not plant it near natural bushland or waterways, particularly where rainfall is reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and keep it watered until established, usually about 12 weeks, and protect it from frost while it is young. After that it is reliable in dry gardens and low rainfall areas. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to tidy it or to clip it to a hedge. Cut into leafy growth, not old bare wood. Wattles are relatively short-lived, so plan for a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red-stem Wattle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for hedges and revegetation, and the 200mm pots give an instant start. The tube comes from our grower and stock comes and goes. A sold out tube means the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\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 Red-stem Wattle get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 2m to 3m tall and 4m to 5m wide, though in good conditions it can grow much taller. The size varies with the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as an informal hedge. It is a wide, branching shrub, so plant it 2m apart and prune after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it weedy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt self-seeds, so keep it away from natural bushland and waterways, especially where rainfall is reliable. Pull unwanted seedlings early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789644857663,"sku":"ACA-RUB-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789644890431,"sku":"ACA-RUB-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789644923199,"sku":"ACA-RUB-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-stem-wattle-acacia-rubida.jpg?v=1792192895","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-stem-wattle-acacia-rubida","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}