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.
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
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.