Hakea brownii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'

planting zones

9b-11

Hakea brownii plant details

Hakea brownii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring chocolate and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakea brownii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate and pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, light-catching, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakea brownii

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fun shrub with rigid, Ginko-like leaves. The new growth has a copper glow which can be accentuated by backlighting (think setting sun). The spring flowers are small and cluster along the trunk giving off a sweet scent.