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Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem' (Lilac hibiscus 'West Coast Gem')
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3 hours care
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'
Other names
Lilac hibiscus 'West Coast Gem', Alyogyne 'Swan River'
Genus
Alyogyne Alyogyne
Variety or Cultivar
'West Coast Gem' _ 'West Coast Gem' is a vigorous, tender, open to rounded, evergreen shrub with finely-divided, mid- to bright green leaves and large, funnel-shaped, purple flowers from late spring into autumn.
Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem' is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded
Flower
Purple in Spring; Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Scale insects , Thrips Aphids , Scale insects , Thrips
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem' (Lilac hibiscus 'West Coast Gem') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Prefers neutral soil but will tolerate any well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates short periods of drought once established. Apply a thick, winter mulch in colder areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based or loamless compost in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'
Other names
Lilac hibiscus 'West Coast Gem', Alyogyne 'Swan River'
Genus
Alyogyne Alyogyne
Variety or Cultivar
'West Coast Gem' _ 'West Coast Gem' is a vigorous, tender, open to rounded, evergreen shrub with finely-divided, mid- to bright green leaves and large, funnel-shaped, purple flowers from late spring into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Spring; Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Scale insects , Thrips
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem' (Lilac hibiscus 'West Coast Gem') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Prefers neutral soil but will tolerate any well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates short periods of drought once established. Apply a thick, winter mulch in colder areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based or loamless compost in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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