Hakea laurina

Sowing method: Soak the seeds in a freshly prepared 1% hydrogen peroxide solution for 24 hours in a shaded location. Remove any seeds that are still floating after 24 hours. Sow the seeds and keep them at the following temperatures: at 8°C for 17 hours and 22°C for 7 hours. Request our brochure for a detailed sowing method.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Unknown

Soil type:

• Sandy
• Loamy

Cultivation location:

• Greenhouse
• Indoors

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Red with yellow tips
• Origin: Australia
• Average growth height: More than 200 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Hakea laurina syn. H. eucalyptoides
• Dutch: Sea Urchin Protea
• Also known as:
• English: Pincushion Hakea, Sea Urchin

• All year round