This plan that originates from South and Western Australia is a relative of the Common Hibiscus. It forms an upright shrub to 2m in height and has masses of mauve-coloured flowers in spring. Pruning after flowering improves the plant habit and encourage repeat flowers during summer, although the small, hairy capsules are also interesting. This is a nectar food source for birds and butterflies.
- Type
- Native
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Water use
- Minimal
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- One
- Size
- Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
- Root size
- 4 metres
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Semi-arid with summer rain, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Soils
- Sandy, Loam
- Tolerances
- Frost
- Regions
- Central Highlands Garden, Yarra Valley Water plants, Habitat plants
- Shade levels
- Full sun
- Flowering seasons
- Spring, Summer
- Colours
- Yellow, White, Pink, Purple
- Gardens
- Nature strip, Cottage