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Hakea francisiana

Grass-leaf Hakea

Plant photo of: Hakea francisiana
Information by: Australian Native Plants Nursery        Photographer: Australian Native Plants

 

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.