Hakea laurina is an upright shrub or small tree with smooth grey bark, 2.5–6.0 m (8 ft 2 in–19 ft 8 in) high, 3–5 m (9.8–16.4 ft) wide and does not form a lignotuber. The inflorescence consists of 120-190 conspicuous white, deep pink or red pin cushion shaped flowers in the leaf axils. The pedicels are 5.5–9.5 mm (0.22–0.37 in) long and smooth.
Hakea Laurina Care
Hakea Laurina
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
24°C - 30°C
hardiness zone
9 - 11
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Greatest danger for these shrubs is excess moisture; they lose leaves if there is excess watering. Let the soil dry completely, then thoroughly wet it.
Pruning
As the hakea laurina growth rate is quite quick, you can be quite rigorous. Cut back at least10 to 15 cm from tip growth when pruning. When it comes to the hakea laurina dwarf variety, you'll want to prune only 8 to 10 cm from tip growth.
Sunlight
This plant likes full sun to partial shade.
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Soil
Prefers well drained loamy soil.
Temperature
Hakea laurina is tolerant of heavy frost and high winds, it appreciates a light prune after flowering.
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