This upright shrub has slender branches with an open textured rounded crown. It has narrow linear mid-green leaves and the bright red tube-shaped flowers are arranged in a open cluster from winter to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Hakea purpurea is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales growing in well drained, moderately fertile light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Crimson Hakea is an attractive shrub that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in small or native gardens as a specimen attracting birds or is used for screening. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived and tolerating a wide range of soil types. ID 1117

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) purpurea (pur-pew-ree-ah)

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