A medium sized shrub from Western Australia, it grows to 3 metres high and wide. It is long flowering from autumn to spring, with blue to mauve-purple flowers. A hardy and drought tolerant plant that responds well to light pruning, which is best done after flowering. Feed with a good native fertiliser. Will take light frost.
Alyogyne pinoniana – Native Hibiscus
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Native Hibiscus
Scientific Name - Alyogyne pinoniana
Family - Malvaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Blue, Mauve
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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