Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hibiscus heterophyllus Aussie Pearl Australian Native Hibiscus, Native Rosella,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
A very hardy, fast growing Australian native shrub that produces a prolific display of perfumed pearl-white flowers to 12 cm in Spring-Summer. The blooms contrast well with the dark green foliage and brown stems. Aussie Pearl is the result of careful cross breeding and selection based on the Australian native species, Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus sp. Barambah Creek to produce a compact, bushy, prickle-free plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Malvaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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