{"product_id":"hakea-francisiana-intensity","title":"Hakea francisiana 'Intensity'","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"36\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eHakea 'Intensity'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eHakea 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eShrub - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003eHeight: 2–3 m\u003cbr data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eWidth: 1.5–2 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003eFlowers in Winter\u003cbr data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eMagenta\u003cbr data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eCrimson\u003cbr data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003eDeep Pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003eAustralian native\u003cbr data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eBird Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003cbr data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003cbr data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eSuitable for Screening\u003cbr data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003eSuitable for Feature Planting\u003cbr data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1539\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1610\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003eGrevillea 'Peaches and Cream'\u003cbr data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003eCallistemon citrinus\u003cbr data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eEremophila nivea\u003cbr data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003cbr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eBanksia media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eFor more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warners.com.au\/product-group\/2102-hakea-francisiana-intensity-\/category\/32-medium-to-large-shrubs-screening\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"33CM","offer_id":47371392745637,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Hakeafrancisiana_Intensity.webp?v=1768086284","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/hakea-francisiana-intensity","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}