Hakea purpurea

 

Description:  Small shrub to 1.5m x 1m. Unusual, bright red flowers in winter and spring. Hardy in most soils and full sun. Native range Queensland, New South Wales.  Tolerates more moisture than the West Australia species.

Temperature Rating USDA Zone 9
Type Small shrub to about 4'
Flower Color Red
Growth Rate Moderate
Placement Sun
Culture Well drained soils
Native Queensland, New South Wales
Family: Proteaceae

Key Benefits

bulletExcellent rockery plant
bulletSmall shrub to about 4'
bulletBright red flowers

Problem Solving Features

bulletSmall shrub to 4'
bulletLow moisture
bulletNo fertilizer needed
bulletFull sun
bulletWell drained soils
bulletLow maintenance

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

 

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