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Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles' (Sensitive plant 'Pink Sparkles')
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles'
Other names
Sensitive plant 'Pink Sparkles'
Genus
Mimosa Mimosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Sparkles' _ 'Pink Sparkles' is a tender perennial, known as the sensitive plant because its leaves fold when they are touched. In summer, it produces candy-pink pom-pom like flowers.
Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles' is: Evergreen
Habit
Irregular, Open stems
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse leafhopper , Glasshouse whitefly , Root mealybugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse leafhopper , Glasshouse whitefly , Root mealybugs , Vine weevil
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles' (Sensitive plant 'Pink Sparkles') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Plant in a container and keep in a well-lit and well-ventilated spot but out of draughts and direct sunlight. Water moderately but regularly, applying a liquid fertiliser monthly. May be placed outside during the summer and brought inside before frosts.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles'
Other names
Sensitive plant 'Pink Sparkles'
Genus
Mimosa Mimosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Sparkles' _ 'Pink Sparkles' is a tender perennial, known as the sensitive plant because its leaves fold when they are touched. In summer, it produces candy-pink pom-pom like flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Irregular, Open stems
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse leafhopper , Glasshouse whitefly , Root mealybugs , Vine weevil
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles' (Sensitive plant 'Pink Sparkles') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Plant in a container and keep in a well-lit and well-ventilated spot but out of draughts and direct sunlight. Water moderately but regularly, applying a liquid fertiliser monthly. May be placed outside during the summer and brought inside before frosts.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Mimosa nuttallii 'Pink Sparkles' (Sensitive plant 'Pink Sparkles')
Common pest name
assam thrips; castor thrips; chilli thrips; yellow tea thrips
Scientific pest name
Scirtothrips dorsalis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
EU listed pest for citrus but highly polyphagous and intercepted on a number of hosts. EU legislation should be updated to reflect wider host list.
About this section
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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