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Alyogyne huegelii 'Santa Cruz'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 2.4 m (3 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 2.4 m (3 - 8 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture very low to low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Alyogyne huegelii 'Santa Cruz' (blue hibiscus) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and faded purple blossoms. The showy matte foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Alyogyne huegelii 'Santa Cruz' (blue hibiscus) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Alyogyne huegelii 'Santa Cruz' (blue hibiscus) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.