Handsome medium sized shrub for hot dry sites in well-drained sandy or heavy soils. Will grow lower to the ground if planted on windy sites - coastal or inland. Beautiful sturdy bluish-grey narrow leaves. Hardy hedge or screen. Attracts birds and bees.
Biological Name: Hakea cinerea
Common Name: Ashy Hakea
Flower Color: Yellow aging to Orange
Flower Time: Winter-spring
Height: 6-9'
Width: 6-9'
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1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: $40.00
5 Gallon: backordered
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
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'.