Maureen Gilmer
Family
Malvaceae
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'(PURPLE DELIGHT™)
Plant Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight™ Blue Hibiscus
General Description
Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. The Purple Delight cultivar flowers freely throughout the growing season with single, funnel-form, royal purple flowers borne in the leaf axils at the tips of the branches throughout the year in warm climates. Leaves are bright green, rough textured and irregularly lobed.
Purple delight blue hibiscus grows quickly, thriving in well drained soils and full sun. If plants are well mulched, little supplemental water is required. Prune by heading back to produce a compact plant. In mild climates use as a border specimen or architectural accent or grow in a cool greenhouse and move outdoors in summer.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
3'-10' / 0.9m - 3.0m
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Width
3'-8' / 0.9m - 2.4m
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Australia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
Yes
