10 Bell Mimosa Seeds – Dichrostachys cinerea

Add exotic beauty and wildlife interest to your landscape with Dichrostachys cinerea, commonly known as Bell Mimosa, Sickle Bush, or Chinese Lantern Tree. This unique shrub or small tree is celebrated for its charming bi-colored “bell-shaped” flowers—lavender-purple on top, golden-yellow below—giving it a striking lantern-like appearance.

Native to Africa and Asia, Bell Mimosa is drought-tolerant, fast-growing, and incredibly adaptable. It thrives in poor soils, heat, and dry climates, making it an outstanding choice for xeriscapes, wildlife gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes. Its fine, feathery foliage and showy blooms make it beautiful both as an ornamental shrub or bonsai specimen.

Perfect for gardeners seeking a hardy, eye-catching, pollinator-attracting plant that thrives with minimal care.

🌱 Why Grow Bell Mimosa (Dichrostachys cinerea) Seeds?

• 🌸 Rare and exotic bi-colored fragrant blooms
  
• 🐝 Attracts bees, birds & pollinators
  
• 🌿 Thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils
  
• ☀️ Heat, drought & poor soil tolerant
  
• 🌳 Grows as shrub, tree, hedge, or bonsai
  
• 🌍 Easy to grow—great for beginners

🌿 Growing Tips

1. Sow seeds in warm soil after frost.
   
2. Lightly scarify or soak seeds 12–24 hours to improve germination.
   
3. Plant in full sun for best flowering.
   
4. Water moderately—Bell Mimosa prefers dry to average moisture.
   
5. Prune to shape if growing as hedge or bonsai.
   
6. Ideal for zones 9–11; grow indoors in cooler climates.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How tall does Bell Mimosa grow?
Typically 6–20 ft depending on climate and pruning.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes—this species thrives in hot, dry environments.

Can I grow it in a container?
Absolutely! It adapts well to container or bonsai culture.

How long does germination take?
Usually 1–4 weeks after scarification and warm soil.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes—Bell Mimosa is hardy, forgiving, and easy to grow.

Where to Buy Bell Mimosa Seeds for Sale?
At Seeds World, we offer fresh, high-quality Dichrostachys cinerea seeds with fast U.S. shipping—perfect for collectors, exotic plant lovers, and gardeners seeking unique flowering trees.