{"product_id":"alba-native-hibiscus-alyogyne-huegelii-alba","title":"Alba Native Hibiscus - Alyogyne huegelii 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlba Native Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eAlyogyne huegelii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') is a mounding Australian shrub that grows 2 to 2.5m tall and wide. From late spring through summer it carries big, satin-textured white flowers above attractively lobed leaves. It is a native with the bloom of an exotic hibiscus, and it is easy to grow once settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilky white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, satin-white blooms open from late spring into summer, and they are produced in abundance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from Western Australia and South Australia, so it suits native gardens and dry-climate planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, it thrives in dry climates with little extra water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobed foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The interestingly lobed leaves add texture when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a feature plant, a flowering border or a cottage garden shrub, and it is happy in sandy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a bright centrepiece, with 2m of clear space around it for the full spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering borders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at the back of a border where its 2.5m height has room. The white flowers sit well against dark foliage and under-plantings of purple or blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative gardens and sheltered coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a sunny, sheltered position near the coast, and sandy soils suit it too. Avoid exposed, wind-blasted frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alba Native Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it sun and shelter from strong wind. Dry climates suit it best, but it also copes with humid subtropical gardens if air moves freely around it and the soil drains well. Cover young plants in hard or long frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good drainage matters more than richness. Sandy soils suit it well, and in humid regions airflow around the plant is just as important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch around the plant and water it deeply for its first three months while the roots establish. After that, water in dry spells. Top up the mulch each spring and feed with a slow release fertiliser made for natives, low in phosphorus, before the buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back hard straight after flowering. That encourages dense, bushy growth and sets up next year's flowers. Each bloom is short lived, as with exotic hibiscus, but the plant keeps producing new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alba Native Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock arrives as a small shrub and grows away well once established in a sunny spot. Plant it in well drained soil, mulch around it, and water regularly for the first 12 weeks. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-low-maintenance-native-garden-your-step-by-step-australian-guide\"\u003eThe low maintenance native garden guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering. Prune hard to keep it dense and bushy, and to get more flowers next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the flowers last long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot individually. Like exotic hibiscus, each bloom is short lived, but the plant produces them in abundance through late spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in humid gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes in subtropical gardens, provided there is good airflow and the soil drains freely. It is happiest in dry climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789658423615,"sku":"ALY-HUE-ALBA-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alba-native-hibiscus-alyogyne-huegelii-alba.jpg?v=1792193713","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alba-native-hibiscus-alyogyne-huegelii-alba","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}