About
Small, creamy-white flowers in loose clusters of two to six are produced in the leaf axils and may be followed by ovoid, woody seedpods up to 3.5cm long. A small to medium-sized, evergreen shrub reaching to 3m tall. Sharply-pointed, stiff, greyish-green, needle-like leaves are up to 8cm long and covered with fine hairs.
About the genus
Hakea are evergreen trees and shrubs with leathery, often needle-like, leaves. Small tubular flowers, appearing in small clusters among the leaves, are followed by woody seed pods
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand, Loam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants
ToxicitySkin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Skin irritant/allergen - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationIn mild areas grow in fertile, well-drained, sandy, slightly acid soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in a mix of equal parts loam, peat substitute or leaf mould and sharp sand in full light. Apply phosphate-free fertiliser monthly in the growing season
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free