Hakea francisiana 'Intensity'

Common Name:
Hakea 'Intensity'

Description:
Hakea francisiana 'Intensity' is a bold and beautiful cultivar of the native Hakea francisiana, selected for its exceptionally vivid flower colour and compact growth habit. It features eye-catching cylindrical flower spikes in deep magenta to crimson shades that burst into bloom from late winter through early spring, providing brilliant seasonal colour when much of the garden is still dormant. The blooms are rich in nectar, making this plant a magnet for honeyeaters and other pollinators. Its fine, needle-like foliage gives it a textured, architectural appearance that suits both native and modern garden styles. 'Intensity' prefers a sunny, well-drained position and thrives in sandy or gravelly soils, though it will tolerate a range of conditions including light frost once established. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, screening, or as a feature shrub, it responds well to light pruning and adds a striking vertical accent with its upright form. Its resilience to drought and tough conditions makes it especially well-suited to Melbourne’s variable climate.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 2–3 m
Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Magenta
Crimson
Deep Pink

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Screening
Suitable for Feature Planting
Perennial

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:
Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream'
Callistemon citrinus
Eremophila nivea
Melaleuca thymifolia
Banksia media

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here