Position
Full sun to semi shade, performs well in most light conditions.
Native Hibiscus - Alyogyne huegelii 'East Coast Gem'
Fast-growing native hibiscus with prolific dark purple flowers, ideal for hedging, screening, and low-water gardens.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 1.5m (H) × 1.5m (W).
Water
Low once established; water regularly when young.
Uses
Hedging, screening, feature plant, coastal gardens, and mass planting.
Description
A fast-growing, medium-sized evergreen shrub that brings a spectacular burst of colour to Australian gardens. 'East Coast Gem' produces large, hibiscus-like dark purple flowers prolifically across summer, autumn, and spring hundreds of blooms per season, making it one of the most rewarding native flowering shrubs available.
With bright green, lobed foliage and a naturally dense, shrub-like habit, it's equally at home as a feature plant, informal hedge, or mass planting for quick screening.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade, best flowering in full sun.
- Watering: Low water needs once established; water during extended dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Use a low-phosphorus slow-release fertiliser in spring.
- Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
- Flowering: Prolific dark purple hibiscus-like flowers across spring, summer, and autumn.
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Native Hibiscus - Alyogyne huegelii 'East Coast Gem'
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