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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 scoparia

Description

Ornamental, medium shrub 5-9'with linear leaves and cream to pink pincushion strongly scented flowers. Tolerant of heavy frosts and extended dry periods once established. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Excellent informal hedge, windbreak or screen.

Details

Biological Name: Hakea scoparia

Common Name:

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Western Australia

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

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

Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, light to heavy

Flower Color: White-cream

Flower Time: Fall-Winter-Spring

Height: 5-15'

Width: 5-8'

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Seeds (online only): $8.00

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?