Hibiscus, Australian Mallow, Blue Hibiscus 'Mood Indigo'

Hibiscushuegelii

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
huegelii (hew-GEL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Alyogyne huegelii
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Medium Purple
Other Details
Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anthem, Arizona

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Pittsburg, California

Rancho Mirage, California

San Diego, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Austin, Texas

Galveston, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

Saint George, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
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Camarillo, CA | January 2010 | neutral

The flowers of "mood indigo" are a rich velvety purple -- very striking -- but the plant as a whole isn't particularly attractive. I've t...Read More

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Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | positive

This plant grows well here in Santa Fe, Texas. It seems to tolerate lower temperatures than other Hibiscus. It is always the first to b...Read More

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San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2004 | positive

I believe this is the deepest blue version so far and it is gorgeous, growing in my back yard in San Diego.

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