Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty' facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty' |
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| Genus | Hakea hybrid |
| Hybrid parentage | H. myrtoides × H. petiolaris |
| Cultivar | 'Burrendong Beauty' |
| Origin | Burrendong Arboretum |
Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty' is a special kind of plant. It's a hybrid, which means it's a mix of two different parent plants: Hakea myrtoides and Hakea petiolaris. Scientists discovered this unique plant at the Burrendong Arboretum.
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About Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty'
What does it look like?
Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty' is a small, spreading shrub. It usually grows to about 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall and can spread out 2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 10 feet) wide. Its leaves are stiff and shaped like long ovals, about 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) long.
Its beautiful flowers
This plant has deep pink, round flowers. They have creamy-white parts called "styles" that stick out. These flowers grow in groups where the leaves meet the stem. You can usually see them blooming during the winter months. This hybrid plant rarely produces seeds.
Growing Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty'
Where does it grow best?
Even though its parent plants come from Western Australia, this hybrid doesn't grow naturally in the wild. However, it's a popular plant to grow in gardens! It grows best in places that don't have a lot of humidity (moisture in the air) during the summer.
Tips for planting
If you want to grow Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty', make sure the soil drains water well. It also needs a sunny spot to thrive.
