Red Centered Hibiscus (Alyogyne Hakeifolia) 30 Seeds

Red Centered Hibiscus  

Alyogyne hakeifolia is a medium, much-branched upright shrub reaching about 3 metres in height. The leaves are dark green, glabrous, comprised of very narrow linear segments 50-100 mm in length and 1-2mm wide. The individual lobes make the foliage 'needle-like'. The plant produces an abundance of blooms each season. There are mauve, yellow and pink forms. Like its relative, Hibiscus, the individual flowers last only 1-2 days but new flowers continue to open over a long period, generally from November until March. The blooms are 5-6 cm long, tubular in shape, not opening widely and they usually have a dark red central spot.

As Alyogyne hakeifolia is a desert plant, it is well suited to a warm, dry climate. It is intolerant of bad drainage but is adaptable and sufficiently hardy in cool moist climates such as south-eastern Australia.  A well-drained sunny spot is ideal although plants will grow in semi-shade. Plants perform best when they receive sunlight for most of the day and have some wind protection as large plants are subject to wind damage. The plant may develop into a well-shaped shrub without any need for pruning but it can be pruned to improve the shape if desired. Alyogyne hakeifolia tolerates mild frosts but some protection may be required from heavier frosts.

 Packet contains 30seeds.

 Care and propagation notes included