blue hibiscus
Alyogyne huegelii
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size4 to 8 feet tall4 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Blue hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii) is a shrub for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought once settled. Expect a shrub about 4 to 8 feet tall and wide.
Pairs well with Pink kangaroo paw, California poppy, and Pride of madeira.