Alyogyne West Coast Gem Or Native Hibiscus 5 L Pot
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Product Details
Common Name: Native Hibiscus, West Coast Gem
Botanical Name: Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’
Description
Alyogyne ‘West Coast Gem’ is a fast-growing evergreen Australian native shrub prized for its large, silky purple hibiscus-like flowers. It provides a spectacular display from late winter through summer, making it one of the best flowering native shrubs for Western Australian gardens.
Features
- Large, vibrant purple flowers with a silky appearance
- Long flowering season from late winter to summer
- Evergreen with attractive deeply lobed green foliage
- Drought tolerant once established
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Excellent for coastal and low-maintenance gardens
Height & Width
- Height: 2–2.5 m
- Width: 1.5–2 m
- Can be maintained smaller with regular pruning.
Landscaping Importance
- Ideal as a feature shrub
- Suitable for native and cottage gardens
- Great for informal hedging and screening
- Excellent for coastal and Mediterranean-style landscapes
- Performs well in mass plantings and wildlife-friendly gardens
Care in Perth
- Position: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Water: Water regularly until established, then only during extended dry periods
- Fertiliser: Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring
- Pruning: Lightly prune after the main flowering flush to encourage a dense, bushy habit and more blooms
- Frost: Moderately frost tolerant
- Coastal: Excellent tolerance to coastal conditions and Perth’s sandy soils.
Root System
The root system is generally non-invasive and suitable for residential gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and should not be planted in areas that remain waterlogged for long periods.
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Alyogyne West Coast Gem Or Native Hibiscus 5 L Pot
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