Hakea coriacea

bottlebrush hakea
Showy cerise-color flowers in toothbrush form appear on this evergreen shrub in winter-spring. Best in poor, well-drained soils. Low water. Prune minimally.
height 5–12ft
width 6–10ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate – Low
water
info		 Hakea are drought tolerant, but they’ll want infrequent additional summer water at least every couple of weeks once established. They prefer well-drained soil.
hardy
to		 18F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Bloodmeal, Fish Emulsion, Low Needs, No Phosphorus
origin Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 14–17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

This hakea is a moderate sized full shrub that makes a great screen. Sheer it to make the plant extra dense or prune selectively to open it up and make an open airy form. You can also prune off lower branches to expose the trunk in a standard form.