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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

Other common names

needlebush hakea

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Ultimate height

2.5–4 metres

Time to ultimate height

10–20 years

Ultimate spread

1–1.5 metres

Sand

Loam

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Proteaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy, Columnar upright
Potentially harmful: Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Skin irritant/allergen - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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