Hakea laurina is
spectacular as a cut flower. The pink flowers and white stigmas are
produced on second year wood during the late Fall and into Winter. Hakea laurina is often used as a cut
flower. The Pincushion Bush flowers hold up well as a cut
flower. Hakea laurina is susceptible to root fungus diseases and
should be planted in a well drained location. Phosphorous is
toxic to many Australian plants including Hakea laurina. Hakea would
prefer well drained sandy soil but I have had
success with plants in heavy soils in sloped gardens. Hakea laurina
is cold hardy into the low 20's or high teens. Hakea laurina
is a slow growing shrub or small tree, eventually growing to 15 feet or
more. They are a great plant for attracting
hummingbirds as I am sure you can imagine from the shape of their flowers.
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