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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).
Hakea bucculenta

Description

Medium to tall bushy shrub or small tree 8-15' with red profuse flowers in winter and spring. Requires excellent drainage in light to heavy soils. Prefers full sun. Drought and frost tolerant. Attract hummingbirds. Attractive informal hedge or screen.

Details

Biological Name: Hakea bucculenta
Common Name: Red Pokers
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, light to heavy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Winter-spring
Height: 6-12'
Width:
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Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $45.00
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): $10.00add to cart
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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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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