Hakea laurina

Common Name:
Pincushion Hakea

Description:
Hakea laurina, commonly known as the Pincushion Hakea, is a striking Australian native shrub or small tree, celebrated for its uniquely ornamental flowers and soft, rounded foliage. Native to the south-west of Western Australia, it performs exceptionally well in a range of conditions, including Melbourne’s temperate climate. From late autumn through winter, it produces globular, red-pink flower heads with protruding white styles that resemble a pincushion—hence the name. These flowers are a rich source of nectar and are highly attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies. The foliage is a feature in itself: broad, soft, blue-green leaves with a laurel-like shape that lend the plant a lush and tidy appearance year-round. Hakea laurina prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought, light frosts, and coastal exposure. It can be grown as a feature plant, hedge, or screening shrub, and responds well to pruning, especially after flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 to 6 metres

• Width: 2.5 to 4 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn

• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Red

• Pink

• White (styles)

Key Attributes:

• Australian native

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Suitable for Feature Planting

• Suitable for Hedging

• Drought Tolerant

• Coastal Tolerant

• Low Maintenance

• Evergreen

• Suitable for Screening

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea ‘Moonlight’

• Callistemon ‘White Anzac’

• Leptospermum ‘Rudolph’

• Westringia fruticosa

• Acacia cognata ‘Limelight’