Walking past the Small-fruited Hakea the perfume really stops me in my tracks and makes me smile. I walk past this small shrub on my way to work and this strong scent, like a jasmine, from its creamy grevillea like flowers is always a deep breath of pleasure. These Hakea flowers with their sweet perfume not only attract me, but also bees chasing a rich source of nectar. As this is a prickly plant it also attracts small honeyeater birds as it not only provides food, but also shade and shelter from predators such as cats.
The Small-fruited Hakea, Hakea microcarpa, has blue-green needle like foliage and tolerates frost to -8 degrees C. It's very tough in most soils and conditions and able to tolerate wind, prolonged dry or wet spells, coastal or mountainous situations. It's pretty much bullet proof! This shrub grows to 1-1.5m and 0.5 - 1m wide and likes full sun or part shade. Flowering is over a long period from spring to summer but it's in full bloom in my garden now.
This Hakea is a perfect addition to your garden.
The Small-fruited Hakea, Hakea microcarpa, has blue-green needle like foliage and tolerates frost to -8 degrees C. It's very tough in most soils and conditions and able to tolerate wind, prolonged dry or wet spells, coastal or mountainous situations. It's pretty much bullet proof! This shrub grows to 1-1.5m and 0.5 - 1m wide and likes full sun or part shade. Flowering is over a long period from spring to summer but it's in full bloom in my garden now.
This Hakea is a perfect addition to your garden.
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