Bring winter flowers into your garden
Acacia iteaphylla, commonly known as Flinders Range Wattle, is a hardy Australian native shrub loved for its soft, weeping foliage and masses of pale yellow winter to spring flowers. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant and naturally graceful, it’s ideal for Melbourne gardens needing colour, screening, native structure and low-maintenance impact.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acacia iteaphylla |
| Common Name | Flinders Range Wattle |
| Plant Type | Native shrub / small screening plant |
| Height | Approx. 3–5m |
| Width | Approx. 3–4m |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowering | Winter to spring |
| Flower Colour | Pale yellow |
| Uses | Screening, native gardens, feature planting, informal hedging |
| Soil | Well-drained soil preferred |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Melbourne Suitability | Excellent for dry, sunny and native-style gardens |
Flinders Wattle – Hardy, beautiful and made for Melbourne
Acacia iteaphylla brings instant native beauty with flowing foliage, bright seasonal flowers and a tough-as-nails attitude. It’s the perfect choice for creating fast privacy, soft movement and year-round structure without demanding constant care.
