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Pincushion Hakea

Hakea Laurina

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Overview

The Pincushion Hakea (Hakea laurina) is an eye-catching Australian native, valued for its distinctive red and cream spherical flowers resembling pincushions, amid blue-green, lance-shaped leaves. An evergreen shrub or small tree, it reaches up to 10-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, making it ideal for water-wise gardens. Attracts pollinators, and provides unique visual interest year-round.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — Attracts pollinators, and provides unique visual interest year-round; but under optimal conditions

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — An evergreen shrub or small tree, it reaches up to 10-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — shrub / tree with multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — a strikingly ornamental native of southwestern Australia
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — making it ideal for water-wise gardens
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — It is hardy to temperatures as low as 20°F and is tolerant of coastal conditions
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — valued for its distinctive red and cream spherical flowers resembling pincushions; but under optimal conditions
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — it may grow up to 20 feet tall
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — offering a vivid splash of color during the cooler months.<br><br>With dark green
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — Attracts pollinators, and provides unique visual interest year-round
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun with well-drained soil; consider planting Hakea laurina en masse or
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — This plant's distinctive feature is its round
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