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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 rostrata

Description

Small to medium shrub with white flowers appearing in winter.Tolerant of full sun to shade positions. Interesting fruit but very prickly. Makes a good barrier plant and bird refuge.

Details

Biological Name: Hakea rostrata

Common Name:

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Southern Australia

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

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

Soil: Well-drained, sandy

Flower Color: White

Flower Time: Winter

Height: 3-15' Variable

Width: Variable

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Availability ...

1 Gallon: $20.00

2 Gallon: not available

5 Gallon: not available

15 Gallon: not available

Mail Order Plant (online only): $50.00

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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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?