Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’ – Native Hibiscus

Alyogyne huegelii native hibiscus 'West Coast Gem'

Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'
Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'

An attractive and fast growing Native Hibiscus. A long flowering medium sized shrub rarely troubled by pests. Prune after spring blooming to encourage new flowering growth. It can have an open habit which will be improved by shaping, as it readily forms a rounded dense shape with regular pruning. Needs a well drained soil and best in a sunny position. A good screening plant and informal hedging. Feed in spring with a good native fertiliser or seaweed solution, and mulch well to deter weed growth. Tolerates light frost. This plant is also known as Alyogyne ‘Swan River’.

Family : Malvaceae

Cultivar Name: West Coast Gem

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Alyogyne huegelii

Common Name : Native Hibiscus

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : Purple

pH Level : Neutral

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

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies