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HAKEA ruscifolia - Candle Hakea |

HAKEA ruscifolia

Candle Hakea or Honey Hakea

SKU: N 597
Stock: In Stock

Family: Proteaceae
Subfamily: Grevilleoideae
Characteristics: Lignotuberous shrub, 0.5-3 m

Seed per packet: Approx. 7
Seed per gram: Appox. 45

Size:
$15.00 AUD Excl. GST

Hakea belongs to the ancient plant family Proteaceae, which split into two subfamilies, Grevilleoideae in Australia and Proteoideae in South Africa, before the separation of the Gondwanaland continent around 140 million years ago.

A lignotuberous shrub with arching branches with small, densely crowded elliptic to ovate foliage. Fragrant, showy white flowers occur from December to June or April to June in the leaf axils.
An attractive Hakea that attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects with the dense habit of providing good habitat for small birds.

Occurs naturally in the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan Coastal Plain and Warren in Western Australian.

Prefers light soil in a protected full sun or semi-shaded position, drought resistant and tolerant to light to moderate frost. Suitable for coastal conditions.

The best time to sow Hakea is spring.

  • Sow the seeds into a tray of well-drained coarse sand and vermiculite seed-raising mix.
  • Do not sow too deep; they only need to be covered with a small amount mix.
  • Keep the mix moist but not saturated.
  1. 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 useful, 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.

*Please note:
• Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
• All seeds must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
• These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
• Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.

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