Liven up your garden with the bright yellow blooms of Acacia Dealbata. Commonly known as Mimosa, this hardy perennial produces unusual, feathery foliage that acts as a backdrop for the star of the show - vibrant, sunny-yellow pom-pom shaped flowers! In warmer areas of the UK, this perennial can be grown against a sunny wall, providing a vital food source for wildlife with its nectar-rich blooms. In colder areas, grow in containers and move to a frost-free position in winter. Pot up plants in well drained compost and grow them on in frost free conditions. Mimosa plants become hardier with maturity and can tolerate temperatures of -10°C (14°F). In mild areas of the UK they may be planted outdoors in rich fertile, non-alkaline soil with good drainage, once they are well grown. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days prior to planting. Choose a very sheltered position in full sun - ideally against a south facing wall. In frost prone areas, grow acacia in large pa