About
A genus of tufted or cushion-forming herbaceous perennials and biennials from mountain habitats in Europe, the Mediterranean, and western Asia, with small, linear to lanceolate leaves and slender racemes or spikes of small, blue to violet, star-shaped flowers with the petals separated almost to the base, giving them a spidery appearance. Grown in rock gardens and alpine troughs for well-drained, sunny positions.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.