Alyogyne hakeifolia ‘Elle Marie’ – Native Hibiscus

Alyogyne hakeifolia native-hibiscus 'Elle Maree'

Alyogyne hakeifolia 'Elle Maree'

A lovely and interesting native Hibiscus, growing to around 2 metres high and wide. An outstanding, long flowering medium shrub. Prune after spring flowering to encourage a more dense habit and to stimulate new flowering growth. Beautiful creamy yellow flower with red centre. Flowers best in a sunny spot and needs a well drained soil. Feed with a good native fertiliser or seaweed extract.

Family : Malvaceae

Cultivar Name: Elle Marie

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Alyogyne hakeifolia

Common Name : Native Hibiscus

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : Cream, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies