Alyogyne huegelii

Blue Hibiscus

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Shrubs

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Large

Also Grown As: Bush

Mature Height & Spread: 6-10' x 6-8'

Natural Growth Habit: Shrubby, Upright

Native To: Australia

Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Medium Water, Low Water

Flower Color: Blue / Purple

Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Screen / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 13-17, 20-24

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

A Bit More

Alyogyne huegelii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub known for its large purple-blue, hibiscus-like flowers, which bloom primarily from spring to fall. It has a large, rounded, open, and shrubby habit. Requires regular pruning to maintain shape. Uses include hedge, screen, container planting, xeriscaping, informal hedge, foundation plant. It is drought-resistant once established; requires low to moderate water. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially afternoon shade in hot, inland climates. Highly adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils provided they are well-draining. It tolerates lime and slightly acidic conditions. Fire-resistant. Cold hardy to 25°F.

A Bit More

Alyogyne huegelii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub known for its large purple-blue, hibiscus-like flowers, which bloom primarily from spring to fall. It has a large, rounded, open, and shrubby habit. Requires regular pruning to maintain shape. Uses include hedge, screen, container planting, xeriscaping, informal hedge, foundation plant. It is drought-resistant once established; requires low to moderate water. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially afternoon shade in hot, inland climates. Highly adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils provided they are well-draining. It tolerates lime and slightly acidic conditions. Fire-resistant. Cold hardy to 25°F.