hairy hakea

hairy hakea · Pruning

hairy hakea · Hakea gibbosa
Also known as: needlebush hakea

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune hairy hakea?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.