Alyogyne huegelii (Lilac Hibiscus, Native Hibiscus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Alyogyne |
| Species | huegelii |
| Synonyms | Hibiscus huegelii |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Western Australia from Geraldton to the Esperance Plains extending to the Coolgardie region. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 45° |
| Temperature (°F) | 25° - 30° |
| Height | 1 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | It was named after Baron (Charles) von Hugel. |
| Landscape | Used in mixed borders or as an informal hedge. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. 10 cm tip cuttings work best although soft tip cuttings also rot well. |
| Cultivation | Sandy and gravel soils. Drought tolerant. |
| Habitat | Sandy coastal plains to mallee scrubland and heath on a variety of soils. |
| Flower Description | Five petaled, 70 mm in length and overlapping slightly with ridges. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are cream, mauve but typically lilac in colour. The leaves are a dark green. |
Photographs
