Plant of the Month: Hakea petiolaris (sea urchin hakea)

A beautiful, local hakea, which grows into a tall, narrow shrub or can be under pruned to form a small tree.  The common name, sea-urchin hakea, comes from the stunning, pink and cream coloured, round flower heads, which appear in clusters from autumn – winter.  The woody fruit are an important food source for the threatened Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo. The grey-green foliage provides contrast in the garden. Can be used as a feature plant, screening or wind break. A tough and reliable plant which will grow in full sun or part shade in most free draining soils.
5m-7m H x 2m-3m W

One Dollar from each sale will go towards Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

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Hakea laurina
This is one of those special plants that will steal the show when the stunning pink and cream pom pom flowers open in autumn through to winter.  A large shrub or small tree with gently weeping bluish/green foliage, the pin-cushion hakea can be a dense or open shrub, or be under-pruned to form a small feature tree. The large seeds that form after the flowers are a favourite snack for the endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo. Best planted in full sun in free-draining soil, will tolerate frost and long dry periods once established.
6m H x 4m W

Eucalyptus sideroxylon rosea

This is a magnificent medium/large tree which is great for large gardens, paddocks and wind breaks. The rough, dark bark of the trunk is contrasted beautifully with the slightly weeping, blue/green foliage and delicate pink flowers through winter and spring. Will grow in most soil types including clay and sand.

15-20m H x 10m-15m W

Thomasia purpurea

This small shrub is an absolute show stopper in spring when it is covered in purple, papery, bell shaped flowers. Great in dry shade, thrives under trees, but will also tolerate a full sun position. Will grow in range of free draining soils. Great in mixed shrubbery.

1m H x 1m W

Goodenia pusilla
A low growing, local ground cover, with bright green leaves and vibrant yellow flowers in summer. Grows in sandy soils and winter wet areas. Useful in rockeries and pots. Best in part shade or in sun with regular summer water.
10cm H x 70cm W

Mirbelia dilatata

The mid green, dense, prickly foliage on this local, medium shrub provides safe habitat for many birds and small animals. In spring-summer, vibrant, pink/purple pea flowers open along the branches creating an eye-catching display.  Grows in heavy or sandy soils in full sun or part shade. The prickly foliage provides some protection in gardens where kangaroos like to munch.

2.5m H x 1.5m W

Eucalyptus spathulata

A stunning, small W.A. tree, which deserves to be more widely used. The Swamp Mallet has a beautiful smooth, shiny coppery/tan coloured trunk with a rough base. The dense canopy with shiny, olive green narrow leaves is great for providing shade on a hot day. Fluffy white flower appear in summer/autumn. Reliable in a wide range of soils, from sand to clay and salt effected areas.

7m H x 4m W

What else is at Zanthorrea Nursery?

Native Tubestock
A big range of tubestock, with an extended range in Autumn to Spring. $4.40 each, or for 9 and above $4 each.