Hakea laurina - Pincushion Hakea

Hakea laurina (Pincushion Hakea)

Hakea laurina is a distinctive shrub to small tree native to south-west Western Australia, widely appreciated in home gardens for its bold foliage and striking red-and-cream pincushion flowers. Flowering typically occurs from late autumn through spring, providing colour and structure when many other plants are not in bloom, while attracting birds and pollinators.

Adaptable and hardy, Pincushion Hakea grows well in sandy to loamy, well-drained soils and tolerates coastal conditions. It performs reliably in a range of garden settings and can be used as a feature plant, informal screen, or part of a native planting scheme.

Key points

• Endemic to south-west WA

• Propagated from seed to promote genetic diversity, supporting resilience and ecosystem function

• Shrub to small tree with architectural foliage

• Striking winter–spring flowers with high wildlife value

• Suitable for home gardens, coastal plantings, and native landscapes

Supplied as healthy, mature plants.