Hibiscus hybrid ‘Aussie Pearl’ – Native Hibiscus

Hibiscus heterophyllus cross divaricatus-native hibiscus 'Aussie Pearl'

Hibiscus heterophyllus cross divaricatus 'Aussie Pearl'

A lovely shrub for low maintenance gardens, it has white flowers with a pink tinge to the petal edges. Useful for informal hedging and screening, it is compact and bushy as well as hardy. It can take heat and humidity, drought and frost. Fast growing to 2 metres high, it is also good for containers. The flower petals are edible. It is a cross between Hibiscus heterophyllus and H. divaricatus.

Family : Malvaceae

Cultivar Name: Aussie Pearl

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

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

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

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

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Hibiscus hybrid

Common Name : Native Hibiscus

Height : 2

Flower Color : White, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects