Waterwise Plant Details
Hood Leaved Hakea, Scallop Hakea
- Family: PROTEACEAE
- Genus: Hakea
- Species: cucullata
A slender, evergreen, upright shrub with just a few branches. The leaves are formally arranged along the branches and clasp the stem forming a cup. In spring this cup is filled with clusters of pink, bird attracting flowers.
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.