Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’

Purple-Leaf Wattle - A Cold-Hardy Showstopper

Transform your garden with the stunning Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea', a breathtaking purple-leafed form of the beloved Golden Mimosa. This exceptional Australian native brings year-round colour and winter interest to cold climate gardens.

Why You'll Love This Plant:

• Striking purple-bronze foliage that deepens in cold weather, creating dramatic contrast in winter landscapes
• Masses of golden-yellow pompom flowers in late winter to early spring, creating a spectacular display against the purple leaves
• Excellent cold tolerance - thrives in frosty conditions and handles temperatures down to -8°C
• Fast-growing reaching 4-6m tall with graceful weeping branches
• Low maintenance once established, drought tolerant and deer resistant

Perfect For:

• Windbreaks and screening in exposed cold climate areas
• Cut flower arrangements - both foliage and flowers are stunning in vases
• Wildlife gardens - attracts native birds and beneficial insects

Growing Tips for Cold Climates:

Plant in well-draining soil in a sunny, protected position.  Can be pruned lightly when young to encourage bushier growth.  This variety is particularly well-suited to elevated, frosty areas where its purple foliage really shines.

Supplied as a healthy potted plant, ready to establish in your cold climate garden.