Hakea bucculenta
RED POKERS
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar, bee attracting

 
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Hakea bucculenta
RED POKERS
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Leaves: blue-green or mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar, bee attracting






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