Hakea francisiana
Grass-leaf Hakea
Description
Tall shrub or small tree 8-18'. A spectacular hakea in full bloom. Coral-pink flowers in winter. Hardy to drought and frost. Tolerant of well-drained sandy or clay alkaline soils. For best flowering plant in full sun. Hardy landscape plant. Attracts Hummingbirds.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.