{"product_id":"west-coast-gem-native-hibiscus-alyogyne-huegelii-west-coast-gem","title":"West Coast Gem Native Hibiscus - Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWest Coast Gem Native Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eAlyogyne huegelii\u003c\/em\u003e 'West Coast Gem') is a big, rounded Australian shrub, 2 to 2.5m tall and 1.5 to 2m wide. Through the warmer months it is covered in satiny, deep purple flowers, darker than the species form. It makes a good native alternative to tibouchina and has proved itself in Australian gardens over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep purple blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, spiralling flowers with a silky sheen open from late spring and keep coming through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e The petals stay overlapped as each flower opens, which gives a ruffled look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e It offers the same big-flower impact as tibouchina or the exotic hibiscus 'Blue Bird', with the toughness of a native for dry coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to spread.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows larger than the smaller native hibiscus varieties, so it suits informal hedging and flowering beds in a bigger garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen in warm places.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm climates it holds its lobed leaves through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a loose, flowering hedge. The shrubs touch within a couple of seasons, and a hard prune after flowering keeps the line dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a large backdrop shrub in a mixed bed. The purple flowers pair well with silver foliage and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits sunny, sheltered coastal positions and sandy soils, but not exposed, wind-blasted frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing West Coast Gem Native Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in sun with some shelter. It thrives in dry climates and copes with humid subtropical gardens where there is good airflow and the soil drains well. Protect it from hard or prolonged frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the key requirement, and sandy ground suits it. In humid areas, open planting that lets air move through matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch well and water regularly for the first three months, then only in dry periods. Refresh the mulch each spring and apply a low phosphorus, slow release native fertiliser before buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard after flowering to keep the shrub bushy and promote next year's flowers. The individual blooms are short lived, as with exotic hibiscus, but they arrive in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell West Coast Gem Native Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock arrives as a small shrub that grows away well once settled in sun. Larger pots give a faster start for a hedge line. Our grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not constant. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at that moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\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\/hibiscus\"\u003eMore hibiscus for the garden\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for an informal hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart in a single row. That suits the 1.5 to 2m spread and lets the shrubs join into a loose flowering screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as Swan River hibiscus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sometimes sold under the name 'Swan River'. It is deeper in colour than the species form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it keep its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm climates it is evergreen. Give it a sunny, sheltered spot and protection from hard, prolonged frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789658718527,"sku":"ALY-HUE-WESTCO-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789658784063,"sku":"ALY-HUE-WESTCO-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/west-coast-gem-native-hibiscus-alyogyne-huegelii-west-coast-gem.jpg?v=1792193723","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/west-coast-gem-native-hibiscus-alyogyne-huegelii-west-coast-gem","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}