Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hakea laurina Stockdale Sensation PBR Pincushion Hakea, Pin Cushion Hakea, Emu Bush, Kodjet,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Spreading
Description:
Hakea Stockdale Sensation PBR is a spectacular Hakea cultivar that makes a striking statement during the cooler months, during which time, colour can be hard to find in the garden. A profuse covering of unique red and cream pin cushion flowers adorn the plant over the winter months. Hakeas are renowned for their bold, handsome foliage and unusual pin cushion flowers. Stockdale Sensation is certainly no exception to this. This variety is fast growing and offers a dense, weeping habit with narrow foliage. Flowers are profuse. Grows approx 2-3m tall and 2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High