Botanical Name: Alyocgyne huegelii x hakeifolia ‘Aussie Purple’
Cultivar: ‘Aussie Purple’
Common Name: Purple Hibiscus
Plant Type: Medium native shrub
Flower Colour: Bright purple flowers spring to summer
Foliage: Green
Height: 1.5-2m
Width: 1.5-2m
Features: Fast-growing shrub
– Drought tolerant once established
– Tolerates dryness
– Frost tolerant
Plant Uses: Colourful addition to native or cottage style gardens
– Feature plant throughout the year
– Containers and tubs
Light: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Suitable for a wide range of soils, provided they are well-drained
Watering: Water well at planting and gradually reduce watering during established
Fertilising: Fertilise once a year with a complete slow-release fertiliser for native plants
Pruning: Prune by one-third after a flush of flowers
