Overview
Hakea actites is a upright, bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Hakea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen, leathery, needle-like leaves foliage. Hakea actites grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant and coastal gardens.
About
Hakea actites is an evergreen shrub from the Proteaceae family, known for its upright, bushy habit and tough, needle-like leathery leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small tubular flowers in clusters during spring and summer, followed by woody seed pods. Hardy to UK zone H4, Hakea actites is suitable as a specimen plant or for coastal gardens, and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hakea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Hakea actites size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Upright, bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen, leathery, needle-like leaves
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, coastal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hakea actites
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hakea actites?
Hakea actites prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hakea actites need?
Hakea actites grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hakea actites hardy in the UK?
Hakea actites has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Hakea actites?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
