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Hakea laurina (Pincushion hakea)
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6m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hakea laurina
Other names
Pincushion hakea, Pin-cushion hakea, Sea urchin, Pincushion tree, West Australian cushion flower
Genus
Hakea Hakea
Species
H. laurina - H. laurina is a tender, upright evergreen shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and, from late autumn into winter, spherical, reddish-pink flower heads with prominent, creamy-white pistils. flowers are followed by ovoid fruit.
Hakea laurina is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Flower
Reddish pink in Autumn; Reddish pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Phytophthora root diseases Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. May need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C (60-64F) as soon as ripe.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Hakea laurina (Pincushion hakea) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well drained, sandy, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Must have good drainage. Best with afternoon shade in areas with hot summers. Drought tolerant once established. Dislikes humid areas. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, peat substitute or leaf mould, and sharp sand in full light. In growth, water moderately and feed monthly.
Soil type
Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Hakea laurina
Other names
Pincushion hakea, Pin-cushion hakea, Sea urchin, Pincushion tree, West Australian cushion flower
Genus
Hakea Hakea
Species
H. laurina - H. laurina is a tender, upright evergreen shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and, from late autumn into winter, spherical, reddish-pink flower heads with prominent, creamy-white pistils. flowers are followed by ovoid fruit.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Reddish pink in Autumn; Reddish pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. May need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C (60-64F) as soon as ripe.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Hakea laurina (Pincushion hakea) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well drained, sandy, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Must have good drainage. Best with afternoon shade in areas with hot summers. Drought tolerant once established. Dislikes humid areas. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, peat substitute or leaf mould, and sharp sand in full light. In growth, water moderately and feed monthly.
Soil type
Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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