This upright shrub has a woody stem with spreading branches that form a rounded habit. It has grey-green linear leaves and the bright red tube-shaped flowers are arranged in a dense raceme that appears from winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Hakea grammotophylla is naturally found in central Australia growing in well drained, fertile moist light sandy-stony soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

This hardy shrub is grown for its colourful flowers and habit. It is planted in small or native gardens or parks as a filler plant along borders. It is also used in arid gardens and attracts birds. It is fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years. ID 1115

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) grammotophylla(gram-MOTO-FIL-la)

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