Alyogyne hakeifolia ‘Melissa Anne’ – Native Hibiscus

Alyogyne hakeifolia native hibiscus 'Melissa Anne'

Alyogyne hakeifolia 'Melissa Anne'
Alyogyne hakeifolia 'Melissa Anne'

Native Hibiscus are great garden performers, being fast growing and of a naturally rounded habit, with beautiful large pink flowers with red centres. Melissa Anne is an outstanding, long flowering medium sized shrub, useful for screening and informal hedging. Prune after spring flowering to encourage a dense habit and new flowering growth. Needs a well drained soil, and best in a sunny spot. Tolerates some frost, but dislikes wind. Feed with a good native fertilizer in warm months, watering afterwards to prevent leaf or root burn.

Family : Malvaceae

Cultivar Name: Melissa Anne

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control

Scientific Name: Alyogyne hakeifolia

Common Name : Native Hibiscus

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies