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HAKEA sericea (White fls)
Silky Hakea
Family: Proteaceae
Sub-family: Grevilleoideae
Characteristics: Shrub 1-3 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 8
Seed per gram: Approx. 30
Commonly known as the Silky Hakea or Bushy needlewood, Hakea sericea produces attractive clusters of white flowers during the months of month and spring.
Branchlets are covered in dense, short, woolly grey-white hairs. Foliage consists of needle-like leaves up to 7 cm long and 1 mm wide ending in a point that is covered in silky hairs before becoming smooth, hence the common name of Needlebush
Prefers light open soil in a sunny position. Drought, frost, and flood-resistant.
Occurs naturally in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
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.
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.
- 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable. The purchaser is responsible for the clearance. Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited