{"product_id":"blue-hibiscus-live-starter-plant-alyogyne-huegelii-purple-flower-shrub","title":"Blue Hibiscus Live Starter Plant – Alyogyne huegelii Purple Flower Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii) is an evergreen flowering shrub prized for its large, satiny blooms in shades of lilac, violet, and purple. Despite its common name, this Australian native is not a true hibiscus, but it delivers the same tropical look with a softer, more delicate flower form. The blooms appear over a long season and stand out beautifully against the deeply lobed, dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis live starter plant is an excellent choice for warm-climate gardens, patio containers, and mixed shrub borders. It can be used as a flowering hedge, an accent plant, or a striking container specimen. With its graceful branching habit and repeat blooming, Blue Hibiscus adds color and texture to water-wise landscapes and pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large purple to lilac flowers with a satiny texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen shrub with finely divided, dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong bloom season in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in borders, hedges, and large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alyogyne huegelii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and rocky mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rounded, branching shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through fall in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 4 to 8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 feet apart for hedge or border planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your Blue Hibiscus starter in a sunny location with well-drained soil. If planting in a container, use a quality potting mix and choose a pot with drainage holes. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish, then reduce watering once the plant is settled. In cooler zones, grow it in a container and move it indoors or into a protected area before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly after the main bloom period to shape the plant and encourage bushy growth. Avoid heavy pruning late in the season. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring if growth appears slow. This shrub generally has few pest problems when grown in good light and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Blue Hibiscus starter plant (Alyogyne huegelii). Pot size and plant height may vary by availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67727558082870,"sku":"BOTAN4-358","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7939258125_am0w.jpg?v=1791980747","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/blue-hibiscus-live-starter-plant-alyogyne-huegelii-purple-flower-shrub","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}