| Common name | - |
| Scientific name | Hakea invaginata B.L. Burtt. |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Etymology | Genus: After Baron Christian Ludwig von Hake, 1745 - 1818, German patron of botany. Species: From Latin, invaginatus, enclose or to fold in so that an outer becomes an inner surface. A reference to the longitudinally grooved leaves of this species. |
| Distribution | Occurs in inland south-western Western Australia from between Mt Magnet and Yuna south to Southern Cross and Kellerberrin. |
| Native habitat | It occurs in yellow or red sand, growing among mallee or mulga scrub. |
| Description | A small to medium shrub with pink flowers. |
| Flowering/fruiting | July to September. |
| Location in Garden | In Bed 14e in the Connections Garden. |
| | Plants adapt well to most freely draining soil types and prefer a sunny aspect, but will withstand some shade. It is best suited to semi-arid and temperate climates. It responds well to light pruning and is a useful plant for narrow sites. The very showy pink flowers add a touch of colour to our winter garden. This species is not common in cultivation. |
