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:
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.