Hakea gibbosa
hairy hakea
A small to medium-sized, evergreen shrub reaching to 3m tall. Sharply-pointed, stiff, greyish-green, needle-like leaves are up to 8cm long and covered with fine hairs. Small, creamy-white flowers in loose clusters of two to six are produced in the leaf axils and may be followed by ovoid, woody seedpods up to 3.5cm long
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Cream White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Cream White | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Hakea are evergreen trees and shrubs with leathery, often needle-like, leaves. Small tubular flowers, appearing in small clusters among the leaves, are followed by woody seed pods
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
In mild areas grow in fertile, well-drained, sandy, slightly acid soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in a mix of equal parts loam, peat substitute or leaf mould and sharp sand in full light. Apply phosphate-free fertiliser monthly in the growing season
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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