| Not a true hibiscus, these shrubs have earned the name with their glossy, tropical blossoms. Tuck one behind your ear, and you are ready for a luau! The lilac blue to deep purple flowers each last 2 or 3 days and bloom continuously during growing season. Leavaes are deeply lobed, like those of Oak or Geranium. They can take a few degrees of frost, but appreciate the shelter of a south-facing wall. Water well in growing season, but hold off when temperatures drop below 60º F. Mulch the roots during long cold spells. Prune long shoots right after flowering. |
Train for an elegant 5 to 8-foot display of dark green, deeply cut leaves and blue hibiscus-like flowers throughout the year. Choose 'Santa Cruz' for deep blue flowers, 'Monterey' is even more blue.
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Attributes - Alyogyne huegelii
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Winter
Flower Color: Blue, Purple
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 5 ft. to 8 ft.
Width: 4 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Alkaline Soil, Dry Climates. Container Plants, Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.
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