Hakea Francisiana

Hakea Francisiana 'Intensity' (Grafted)

Make a statement with this stunning native feature tree. Hakea francisiana 'Intensity' erupts into a spectacular show of vivid pink-red poker flowers from June through October, smothering its fine, curved green foliage in colour just when the garden needs it most. Grown as a grafted standard, it forms a dense, elegant vase-shaped tree to around 3 meters high and wide — the perfect scale for a courtyard feature, street planting or a striking screen along a fence line.

Tough as it is beautiful, 'Intensity' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and once established shrugs off drought with ease. It's a magnet for native birds, bringing movement and life to the garden while delivering months of eye-catching colour. A true showstopper for anyone after a hardy, low-maintenance native with maximum visual impact.

Planting Requirements

Position: Full sun for best flowering; open, well-ventilated position ideal.

Soil: Well-drained soil essential; the grafted rootstock improves tolerance of heavier or damper soils versus un-grafted plants.

Watering: Water regularly to establish, then reduce — highly drought tolerant once settled in. Best suited to areas of low summer humidity.

Climate: Suits temperate and semi-arid gardens; tolerates moderate frost and coastal exposure once established.

Spacing: Allow 3 meters between plants for its mature vase shape, or space along a fence line for a native screen.

Planting depth: Plant at the same soil level as the container, keeping the graft union above ground.

Fertilising: Minimal feeding needed; use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser only if required.

Pruning: Light prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage the next flush of blooms.