Botanical Name
Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’
Common Name
Scarlet Blaze Wattle (Cinnamon Wattle)
Description
Scarlet Blaze is a unique cultivar which was discovered in 1995 as a single red-flowering plant near Murrindindi, making it one of the rarest wattle forms available. Unlike typical yellow-flowered Cinnamon Wattles, this remarkable specimen produces masses of brilliant red globular flowers that create spectacular seasonal displays and attract nectar-feeding birds. Fast-growing and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions, particularly well-suited to dry shade conditions. Perfect for feature plantings, fast screening, and areas where rare red-flowered natives with rapid growth create memorable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
4-5 m x 3-5 m
Reliability
Habitat
Acacia leprosa naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate climates with excellent adaptability to various soil conditions.
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