Alyogyne pinoniana – Native Hibiscus

Alyogyne pinoniana - native hibiscus

A medium sized shrub from Western Australia, it grows to 3 metres high and wide. It is long flowering from autumn to spring, with blue to mauve-purple flowers. A hardy and drought tolerant plant that responds well to light pruning, which is best done after flowering. Feed with a good native fertiliser. Will take light frost.

Family : Malvaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Alyogyne pinoniana

Common Name : Native Hibiscus

Height : 3

Flower Color : Blue, Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects