Blue Hibiscus Live Starter Plant – Alyogyne huegelii Purple Flower Shrub

Blue 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.

This 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.

Plant Features

• Produces large purple to lilac flowers with a satiny texture
• Evergreen shrub with finely divided, dark green foliage
• Long bloom season in warm climates
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Works well in borders, hedges, and large containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Alyogyne huegelii
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and rocky mixes
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded, branching shrub
• Bloom Season: Spring through fall in mild climates
• Mature Height: Typically 4 to 8 feet
• Spacing: 3 to 5 feet apart for hedge or border planting

Planting & Care

Plant 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.

Prune 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.

What's Included

One live Blue Hibiscus starter plant (Alyogyne huegelii). Pot size and plant height may vary by availability.