Hakea bucculenta, commonly known as red pokers, is a large shrub in the family Proteaceae endemic to Western Australia. It is an ornamental shrub with red or orange flowers that appear in rod-like blooms in leaf axils for an extended period from May to November.
Red pokers are well resistant to disease and are generally not prone to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is relatively low maintenance. When planted outdoors, it needs minimal watering and larger plants typically do not require pruning. However, smaller plants should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Red pokers are suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and do not demand much prior care experience.
How to keep Hakea Bucculenta.
Light
Red pokers have their origins in open spaces like illuminated meadows and the fringes of forests that offer a lot of light. They flourish in full sunlight, but they can also withstand partial sunlight, demonstrating their adaptability to different levels of sunlight exposure.
Temperature
Red pokers feature strong resistance to heat, capable of withstanding elevated temperatures and significant temperature swings. During hot conditions, it's crucial to monitor their water needs and offer suitable shade to guard against sun scorch. Nevertheless, Red pokers aren't quite tolerant of colder climates. Although they can endure a certain amount of chill, extremely cold surroundings can result in frost-related harm.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing Red pokers at the right time is key. Be sure to fertilize in the early stages of spring, and keep this up every month until the onset of early summer. Fertilizer aids in producing beautiful flowers and also supplies energy during both dormant and active growth stages.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hakea
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m to 3.96 m
- Mature Spread
- 1.52 m to 3.05 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Red
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
- Bloom Time
- Winter
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Spring
