Rusty Hakea

The Rusty Hakea is a tough, multi-stemmed upright native shrub growing roughly 1.5 to 2.5 meters high, featuring long, narrow, cylindrical needle-like leaves with small grooves. In spring, it erupts into a spectacular display of densely clustered mauve-pink to purplish flowers that line the upright branches, accented by brown furry bracts. It thrives in dry, rocky, or nutrient-poor soils in open sun-baked positions[cite: 27].

• Where will it live: Sunny garden
• Watering: Minimal
• Best for: Flowers & colour / Wildlife
• Height: Large (1-3m)