| Blue Hibiscus | |
| Alyogyne huegelii |
A popular and breathtaking ornamental, appreciated for its intense, papery, lilac colored blooms.
Description: A reasonably small shrub, usually growing to 4-12ft. It has a bushy growth habit. The gorgeous flowers grow to 3", with deep lilac colored petals. They bloom for about a day, but the bush blooms profusely, with a long flowering period lasting up to six months.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 20-25F.
Growing Environment: A fairly tough plant once established. Water during warmer months. Grow in well-drained soil and in full sun or part-shade.
Propagation: Seeds and cuttings.
Uses: A popular ornamental outdoors in warmer climates and for greenhouses in cold climates.
Native Range: Native to the Southwest region of the Western Australia province.
