Australian Hibiscus is a small genus made up of only five, xenomorphic, woody shrublike species, which are all native of Australia where they occur in rocky to sandy sites in full sun. They have ornamental, dissected, hairy foliage and make numerous bright rose to lilac (white in one species) flowers cups. They are excellent, fast growing and very floriferous container plants for any well drained, preferably inorganic, rocky soil in full sun throughout the year. In winter reduce watering and keep plants at a minimum of some 15°C, always in full sun. Sow at a minimum of some 20°C throughout the year in any very well drained soil. Keep seedlings in full sun. 20 seeds per package. |
Alyogyne hakeifolia (Australian Desert Rose)70 (140)cm, Australian Desert Rose is a medium sized woody, branching shrub with numerous bright mauve (rarely yellow or pure white) flower trumpets with an usually dark red center. The hairy leaves are deeply lobed and almost needle-like. Easily grown as large pot or container plant in any rich, very-well drained and preferably sandy to rocky soil in full sun throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a winter low of some 15°C. |
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seed package 3881 | € 4,99 |
Alyogyne huegelii (Australian Lilac Hibiscus)100 (180)cm, Australian Lilac Hibiscus is a woody, strongly branching shrub with numerous flower cups in variable colors from pale rose to intense deep lilac blue. The hairy leaves are bright green and 5-lobed. Easily grown as large pot or container plant in any rich, very-well drained and preferably sandy to rocky soil in full sun throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a winter low of some 15°C. |
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seed package3882 | € 4,99 |