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Alyogyne
huegelii 'Monterey Bay' ~ Blue Hibiscus
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| Blue and purple are difficult colors to
strongly represent in the garden. The rich purple, or dark blue as
some would have it, of this selection of Alyogyne huegelii, the blue
hibiscus, draws in the eye. This
variety is darker than most. The petals are delicate enough so that
it stretches the imagination as to how they can stay unfurled. The
plants prefer full sun and good drainage. They are surprisingly
hardy and almost always in bloom. I have had plants survive winters
where the temperatures dipped into the low 20's. The plants are
native to Australia. Alyogyne Santa Cruz is a nectar source for the Painted
Lady Butterfly and a great addition to the butterfly
garden.
High resolution images of
Alyogyne Monterey Bay are available.
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