Hakea laurina – Pincushion Hakea

Hakea laurina - pincushion hakea
Hakea laurina - pincushion hakea

A large shrub to small tree with bluish foliage, and much admired for the stunning flowers – is grown as a street tree and hedge in Italy and the US. Best flowering is in a sunny spot, and budding starts in late summer, with flowers opening from late autumn through winter. It can be grown in part shade, but this lessens the number of flowers and makes for a more sparse growth habit. Frost tolerant, but new growth can sustain some frost damage. A shallow rooted plant, so can be affected in windy weather. The Noongar name for this plant is kodjet.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Street tree, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Hakea laurina

Common Name : Pincushion Hakea

Height : 6

Flower Color : White, Cream, Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects