Alyogyne huegelii

Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'

 Water Conservation Garden - Bed 1

Common name: Satin Hibiscus
Family: Malvaceae
Climatic Zone: Temperate Australia, hardy and adaptable
Plant Type: Medium to tall spreading shrub
Soil Type: Well drained light to heavy soils, semi shade to sun
Maximum Height: 1-2.5m
Propagation: Seed or cuttings, strikes easily
Flowering Period: October to March, mauve to deep purple. This native plant flowers almost constantly. It is hardy and quick growing and will maintain its upright growth, if pruned back hard regularly.

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Photo: Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem' in flower.

Photo: Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem' in flower.

 

 

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