Hibiscus Species, Australian Mallow, Blue Hibiscus
Hibiscushuegelii

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: huegelii (hew-GEL-ee-eye)

Synonym:Alyogyne huegelii

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Medium Purple

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow