Small shrub 5-8' with ornamental fruit, cream flowers in fall-winter, sweetly scented. Requires well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of frost and extended dry periods. Excellent showy shrub for arid areas. Attracts hummingbirds.
Biological Name: Hakea platysperma
Common Name: Cricket Ball Hakea
Flower Color: Cream
Flower Time: Fall-winter
Height: 5-8'
Width: Variable
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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'.