Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alyogyne hakeifolia Melissa Anne Native Hibiscus,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Irregular Shape, Shrub Like
Description:
This evergreen Australian native shrub will grow to around 2m x 2m. It is sometimes a scrappy growing plant that can be trimmed to create a bushier shrub. Has deeply divided bright green needle like leaves and large tubular pinkish-mauve flowers in mass throughout spring and summer.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Low Water Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: A light but regular prune will help to keep this plant from growing straggly. Feed with a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Malvaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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