Hibiscus hybrid ‘Aussie Pink’ – Native Hibiscus
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- Hibiscus hybrid ‘Aussie Pink’
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- Hibiscus hybrid ‘Aussie Pink’
Hibiscus ‘Aussie Pink’ is a product of careful breeding between 3 native Hibiscus species to produce a fast growing and bushy plant, useful for informal hedging and screening, as well as for container growing. It has large mid pink lightly perfumed flowers throughout spring and summer. It grows to around two metres tall, and is a good waterwise and low maintenance plant. Frost tolerant and can be used for coastal sites. The flower petals can be used for making jam and for drinks and cordials.
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Hibiscus hybrid |
| Cultivar: | Aussie Pink |
| Common Name: | Native Hibiscus |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Large shrub |
| Height: | 1.5 ~ 2 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Any |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant |
| Special Features: | Edible, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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