Native Hibiscus

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The native hibiscus is an Australian native plant which has a beautiful mauve purple hibiscus-like flower and forms a medium sized shrub.

Plant Details

Common Name: Native Hibiscus, Lilac Hibiscus
Botanical name : Alyogyne huegelii
Best Climate: It will grow throughout most of Australia except the tropical north and the cooler mountainous areas.

Good Points:

  • fast growing, reaching a medium height of 2-3m (7-10′) by about 1.5m (5′) wide.
  • long flowering with beautiful large mauve hibiscus-like flowers
  • bird attracting hardy plant
  • growth habit and foliage similar to the tomato plant

Downside:

  • may be difficult to find

Uses:

  • as a colour feature in the garden
  • amongst other bird attracting plants

Likes:

  • a wide range of soils
  • full sun to partial shade
  • frost tolerant in most areas
  • prune back hard after flowering

Availability

Alyogyne huegelii may be difficult to find but should be available from specialist native plant nurseries and will grow from cuttings or seed. A 15cm (6″) pot costs around $6-$8 and is available from;

Sydney Wildflower Nursery (West), Marsden Park, NSW. Phone: (02) 9628 4448
Kuranga Native Nursery, Ringwood, VIC. Phone: (03) 9879 4076
Zanthorrea Nursery, Maida Vale, WA. Phone: (08) 9454 4540