This large shrub to small tree has an erect trunk with spreading branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has dark green broad elliptical leathery leaves and the red tube-shaped flowers appear in a ball-shaped spike from late summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Hakea laurina is naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in well drained fertile moist medium to heavy soils with reliable moisture in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Pincushion Plant is grown for its long lasting spectacular flowers and is planted in native gardens along borders for screening or to attract birds. It is also used in street or commercial landscapes and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. It is fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years and is long lived. ID 732

Note:
It grows well in the eastern states of Australia tolerating humid conditions.

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) laurina (low-REEN-a)

‘Hakea’: after German patron of the sciences Baron Christian von Hake; ‘laurina’: like the Laurus or bay (refers to the leaves).

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family