Waterwise Plant Details
Pincushion Hakea
- Family: PROTEACEAE
- Genus: Hakea
- Species: laurina
One of the showiest of the hakeas. A small tree to 4 metres high and 3 metres wide, often with an intense weeping habit. Large dull green leaves and very attractive pink, pincushion flowers in autumn and winter. Bird attracting. Prune regularly to maintain shape.
A dwarf form called 'Mini Pini' only grows to about 1 metre high.
Pronunciation: Hay-kee-ah
Warning: A few plants in the Protea family can be damaged by phosphorous (P). Exercise caution when applying fertiliser. Caution may cause skin irritation.