Acacia Limelight

Acacia cognata Limelight is a stunning compact shrub renowned for its soft, weeping foliage in a striking lime-green hue. This evergreen variety brings year-round colour and texture to gardens with its fine, cascading leaves and tidy, mound-like habit. Its low-maintenance nature and vibrant appearance make it a favourite for modern and formal landscapes.

Perfect for mass planting, borders, rockeries, or as a feature in pots, Limelight complements contemporary, coastal, and native garden styles. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Space plants approximately 60–80 cm apart when mass planting to create a lush, uniform display.

At maturity, Acacia cognata Limelight grows to a compact size of 60–80 cm in height and up to 1 metre in width, forming a dense, rounded mound. Light trimming in early spring will help maintain its neat shape, although it rarely requires pruning. A hardy, drought-tolerant option once established.

Trimming: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain its compact, mounded shape. Remove any dead or damaged foliage to keep it looking tidy and healthy.

Fertilising: Apply a low-phosphorus fertiliser formulated for native plants in spring to encourage vibrant foliage. Avoid over-fertilising, as this can harm the plant.

Watering: Water deeply during the establishment phase and during extended dry periods. Once established, 'Limelight' is drought-tolerant but appreciates occasional watering in very hot or dry conditions.

Pest Control: Generally pest-resistant, but monitor for signs of psyllids or scale insects. Treat infestations with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap if needed.

Disease Management: Ensure well-draining soil to prevent root rot, as 'Limelight' can suffer in waterlogged conditions. Avoid overwatering and maintain good airflow around the plant to minimise the risk of fungal diseases.

Enjoy complimentary delivery anywhere in mainland New Zealand when you purchase plants worth $250 or more*.

For orders below $250, the following flat-rate delivery charges are applicable:

  • Urban delivery within mainland New Zealand: $19.95
  • Rural delivery within mainland New Zealand: $39.95
  • Waiheke, Chatham and Great Barrier Islands: Please contact us for shipping options. 

We aim to have all orders shipped within 14 days from the order date, unless a different shipping date is specified alongside a product.

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