Hakea archaeoides

Big Nellie hakea
Large, fast-growing evergreen shrub with showy red and gold flowers in spring-summer. Nice flowering screen.
height 10–20ft
width 6–14ft
tolerates Cool Summers
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This plant comes from a region of summer rainfall but established plants can tolerate our summer drought, especially in marine-influenced coastal zones.

This shrub should be watered deeply and regularly (when the top couple of inches of soil has dried) to get established. Usually this will mean once every week or two during dry weather. A few years after the shrub has been planted, once it is established, you can likely cut back to deep infrequent waterings, especially in cooler coastal zones. Use drippers to emit a slow stream of water so that it does not run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil.

Often a shrub will tap into groundwater and need less watering or none at all, once established.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
origin E Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 14–H1

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Best planted in well-drained, low-nutrient soils. Do not apply fertilizer with phosphorus.
Plant naturally forms multiple stems from the base.
Flowers appear on old wood but they shine thanks to the open form of this shrub.

Special Interest

Expect hummingbirds to take an interest in this hakea’s nectar-rich red and gold flowers.