Alyogyne Southern Gem - native hibiscus
This beautiful coastal dry-climate shrub is a native alternative to tibouchina and hibiscus Blue Bird, with large spiralling silky open flowers of lilac-purple, produced in abundance.
Southern Gem is a deeper-coloured, more compact form, with bushy mounded growth - perfect for gardens and big containers.
Flower image: Vahe Martinrosyan cropped to size.
Alyogyne huegelli 'Southern Gem' PBR - native hibiscus, blue hibiscus
APPEARANCE: Shrubby mounding native plant with large satiny purple flowers in late spring into summer, and interestingly lobed leaves. Like exotic hibiscus, the flowers are not individually long-lived but are produced in abundance.
ORIGIN : Native to WA and SA
USE FOR : Feature planting, flowering borders, cottage gardens, native gardens, sheltered coastal locations, sandy soils.
PLANTING : Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered position. Mulch and water well until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks.
CARE : Prune hard after flowering to encourage dense bushy growth and more of next year's flowers. Reapply mulch and apply a slow release fertiliser during spring before buds form. Water regularly during dry periods and protect from hard or prolonged frost.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : 1.5 - 2m H x 1.5 - 2m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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| Plants For State | ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,TAS,VIC,WA |
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