Santa Cruz Lilac Hibiscus

Alyogyne huegelii 'Santa Cruz'

Pronunciation: al-ee-oh-GY-nee hew-GEL-ee-eye
SKU #00242
9-11

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A prolific bloomer displaying large, glossy, mauve-purple flowers backed by deeply dissected, dark green foliage. Blooms continuously throughout year in warm winter areas. A beautiful evergreen shrub for borders, entryways or hedges in warmer regions; use as a summer annual elsewhere.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

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Bloom TimeThroughout the year; heaviest in spring.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Poolside
Design IdeasThis showy evergreen shrub blooms intermittently throughout the year in warmer areas. Use as an annual in colder regions. Its quick growth is sure to provide a summer of blooms. Use in a sunny border or in a planting strip near a hot street.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Cordyline (Cordyline); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained soil, with full sun and shelter from strong winds; adaptable to most soil types. Keep roots cool with mulch. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Prune back after spring bloom flush to promote dense growth.
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Bloom TimeThroughout the year; heaviest in spring.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Poolside
Design IdeasThis showy evergreen shrub blooms intermittently throughout the year in warmer areas. Use as an annual in colder regions. Its quick growth is sure to provide a summer of blooms. Use in a sunny border or in a planting strip near a hot street.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Cordyline (Cordyline); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained soil, with full sun and shelter from strong winds; adaptable to most soil types. Keep roots cool with mulch. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Prune back after spring bloom flush to promote dense growth.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.