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Hakea orthorrhyncha
Bird Beak Hakea
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Small Hakea with heavy clusters of red flowers appearing in autumn and winter. Likes a well drained soil.  Needs environmental changes such as a fire for the pods to release their seeds.  Nectar attracts native birds.

  • Height 1.5-3m
  • Spread 1.5-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Hakea orthorrhyncha
  • Common Name Bird Beak Hakea
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect,Spreading
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)