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Pin-cushion Hakea

Hakea laurina
Pin-cushion Hakea
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A small tree or large shrub with long bluish leathery wavy or curly leaves and red ball-like flowers with white pin-like stamens. This is a hardy, drought tolerant plant that attracts birds and makes a nice cut flower. Whilst this shrub can be grown in part shade, it will produce more flowers and have a denser habit in a sunny spot. This is a shallow rooted plant and therefore can be affected in windy weather.

Form
Shrub
Height
2-3m
Flowering Time
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No