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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).

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Hakea archaeoides

Description

Medium to tall shrub with mid-green leaves with rusty new foliage, lignotuberous, and has orange-red flowers. Hardy to moderate frost, prefers some summer watering. Requires well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade position. Excellent cut foliage. Good informal screen, fast growing. Previously known as Hakea trineura.

Details

Biological Name: Hakea archaeoides

Common Name:

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Eastern Australia

Exposure: Partial Shade to Deep Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Orange-Red

Flower Time: Spring - early summer

Height: 10-15'

Width: Variable

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Shrub

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Availability ...

1 Gallon: $20.00

2 Gallon: not available

5 Gallon: $45.00

15 Gallon: $160.00

Mail Order Plant (online only): $55.00

Seeds (online only): $10.00

Propagation Information: No pre-treatment required. Seed germinates readily 3-12 weeks. Sow seed in mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover the depth of the seed. Keep moist until germination occurs. Best to sow in individual containers to prevent damage to the root system when transplanting. Drench seed with a fungicide after sowing to prevent "Damping Off'.

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