Lilac Hibiscus, Blue Hibiscus, Hibiscus huegelii
Attractive and rarely troubled by pests, Alyogyne huegelii (Blue Hibiscus) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub of upright and open habit, noted for its large, trumpet-shaped, lilac-blue to deep purple flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm). Blooming off and on all year, each glossy-petaled flower lasts 2-3 days. Borne singly from the leaf axils of young shoots, they stand out strikingly against the pubescent foliage of deeply cut, 3-5 lobed, dark green leaves. Heat-loving but freeze sensitive, Blue Hibiscus is a wonderful flowering accent plant for water-wise and xeric gardens.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Common names | Blue Hibiscus, Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 48" - 96" (120cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Common names | Blue Hibiscus, Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 48" - 96" (120cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Alyogyne huegelii (Blue Hibiscus) do I need for my garden?
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