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HAKEA invaginata

Pink Plumed Hakea

SKU: N 392
Stock: In Stock

Family: Proteaceae
Sub-family: Grevilleoideae
Characteristics: Shrub 1.5 to 3 m

Seed per packet: Approx. 12
Seed per gram: Approx. 220

Size:
$6.50 AUD Excl. GST

An attractive shrub with interesting usually coloured pinkish-purple flowers that occurs profusely along the branch stems from January to February or November. 
Variable in height depending on the conditions, growing 1.5 to 3 metres tall. 
Responds well to pruning, prune when flowering has finished.

Occurs naturally in the IBRA Regions Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison and Yalgoo in Western Australia.

Adaptable to a range of soils provide it is well-drained. Prefers an open sunny position and is drought tolerant and frost resistant to -5°C

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C.

  1. Sow seed on a porous seed-raising mix and cover lightly. Do not bury the seed deeply.
  2. Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
  3. The growing medium should be well-draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
  4. Germination should occur in 14-42 days depending on the temperature and conditions.

Pre-germination of seeds by sowing into a closed container containing moist vermiculite or similar material is also a useful method of germinating seeds, particularly for winter sowing when outdoor temperatures may be unsuitable. Germination usually occurs in 1-2 weeks using this method and when the root has reached about a centimetre or so in length, the seedling can be placed into a small pot of seed-raising mix. (Source Australian Native Plants Society)

Pre-treatment of smoke: Not considered critical for this Hakea but may be beneficial.
Many members of the Proteaceae are responsive to the pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will often occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in many species.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying it to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.

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