Hakea francisiana
BOTTLEBRUSH HAKEA, GRASS LEAF HAKEA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: crimson & pink or cream & pink

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, early winter to late winter

Leaves: grey-green
 
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Hakea francisiana
BOTTLEBRUSH HAKEA, GRASS LEAF HAKEA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson & pink or cream & pink

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, early winter to late winter

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, border, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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