General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds: rub with a file or coarse sandpaper to break through the tough coating
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Other: 4 inch semi-ripe cuttings are recommended
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Common names
  • Australian Hibiscus
  • Australian Mallow
  • Hibiscus
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Hibiscus hakeifolius
  • Synonym: Alyogyne hakeifolia
Also sold as:
  • Yellow Form

Plant Events from our members
LlamaLlori On July 4, 2015 Miscellaneous Event
It's coming back with a vengeance. Looks much happier, hoping for lots of blooms.
LlamaLlori From May 27, 2015 to May 29, 2015 Maintenance performed
Chopped it down good
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