Alyogyne and Native Hibiscus

 

New varieties available from

2012

 

We love Alyogyne and native hibiscus. 

From 2012 we will be listing many new varieties to our store.

 

Alyogyne and hibiscus are striking and very tough to harsh Australian conditions.

 

Please find below photos and descriptions of varieties in stock and those coming into stock.

 

More varieties will be added over the next few weeks and months.

 

Photos and information are courtesy of Geoff and Colleen Keena, www.hibiscus.org

 

 

Alyogyne

 

Alyogyne hakeifolia x A. huegelii ‘Montburg Purple’

Grows to about 2m.  A lovely cross with masses of purple tulip shaped flowers. 

Fine foliage.  Tolerates dry, full sun and frost.

 

 

Alyogyne hakeifolia pink

Grows to about 2m.  Dense growing habit with masses of pink tulip shaped flowers over a long period.  Fine foliage. Tolerates very dry and frost.

 

Alyogyne hakeifolia purple

Grows to about 2m.  Dense growing habit with masses of purple tulip shaped flowers over a long period.  Fine foliage. Tolerates very dry and frost.

 

Alyogyne hakeifolia yellow

Grows to about 2m.  Dense growing habit with masses of purple tulip shaped flowers over a long period.  Fine foliage. Tolerates very dry and frost.

Alyogyne huegelii

 

Grows to about 2.5 metres tall.  It has pale mauve flowers with white centre.  The growth habit can become quite straggly if not pruned.

 

Alyogyne huegelii alba

Grows to about 2 m. This variety is quite dense. Masses of white flowers.

 Tolerates dry, sun and frost.

 

Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’

Grows to about 2.5m high and has a better growing habit than Alyogyne huegelii. 

Masses of deep purple flowers.

 

 

 

 

Alyogyne huegelii ‘Pink Tulip’

Grows to about 1.5 – 2m.  A lovely pink form, can be kept quite dense by some pruning.  Tolerates dry, sun and frost.

 

Alyogyne huegelii ‘Carole’s Choice’

 

Grows to about 2 m. Purple petals and pink stigma pads; early flowering.

 

 

 

 

PART 2: NATIVE HIBISCUS SPECIES

 

NOTE: The seed pod of most native hibiscus is covered in hairs that may cause skin irritation.   

                Wear gloves when extracting seed.

 

 

Hibiscus heterophyllus ‘Mt Crosby Cliffs’

 

HIBISCUS HETEROPHYLLUS, NSW and Qld, is a very tall prickly shrub from 3 – 6 metres which flowers from spring into summer. Blooms are white in the southern range and yellow in the northern range but can be pink. Flowers of light-coloured forms can be used for drinks, syrup and jam.  The form from ‘Mt Crosby Cliffs’ in South East Queensland has attractive markings on the back of the petals (shown above). 

 

 

Hibiscus splendens

HIBISCUS SPLENDENS, NSW and Qld, is a prickly tall shrub from 3-5 metres which flowers from spring into early summer. It has pink blooms. Leaves are often silvery-grey but can be green. Blooms are pink.  

 

 

Hibiscus divaricatus

HIBISCUS DIVARICATUS, Qld, is a prickly tall shrub with extended flowering throughout the warmer months. Flowers can be lemon or gold. Crosses between H. divaricatus and H. heterophyllus include: ‘Citrus Haze’ and ‘Citrus Mist’. The petals of these are both edible

 

 

Hibiscus diversifolius ‘Lismore’

HIBISCUS DIVERSIFOLIUS is found not only in Australia but also in Africa and around the Pacific.  It is usually found near water and is commonly known as ‘Swamp Hibiscus’.  It grows to 1 – 2 metres and flowers in the warmer months.  Flowers grow on long spikes.

 

 

Hibiscus diversifolius ‘Colour Magic’

‘COLOUR MAGIC’ is a selected form of Hibiscus diversifolius, chosen for its beautiful blooms which are the colour of ‘Lismore’ in winter, maroon in summer and pink (as shown) in spring and autumn. It must be protected from frosts.

 

 

Hibiscus insularis

 

HIBISCUS INSULARIS is commonly known as Phillip Island Hibiscus.  Phillip Island is a small island approximately 6 km south of Norfolk Island.  It is a large shrub growing to about 2-2.5m.  Can survive light frosts and can take either full sun or part shade. There are no prickles on this plant. Plants grown from seed take a long time to flower so cutting-grown plants are preferable.

 

 

PART 2 continued:  NATIVE HIBISCUS CROSSES

 

THE MONTBURG COLLECTION

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Montburg Blush’

This is a seedling that has come from Hibiscus ‘Apricot Mist’. It is a hardy shrub, about 2 metres high. The plant starts flowering in the warmer months. The bright pink flowers are noticeable.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Montburg Gold’

This is a selected seedling from Hibiscus divaricatus, reaching 2 -3 metres. The bright gold flowers are noticeable on the brown stems. It flowers over a long period.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Montburg Lemon’

This is a selected seedling from Hibiscus divaricatus, reaching 2 -3 metres. The lemon flowers are like those found in some wild populations of plants. It flowers over a long period.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Montburg Peach’

This is a seedling that has come from Hibiscus ‘Apricot Mist’. The plant is 2-3 metres tall. The attractive flowers are noticeable in the warmer months.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Montburg Pink’

Hibiscus ‘Montburg Pink’ is a cross between Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus ‘Apricot Mist’. It is a tall plant, reaching 3 – 4 metres. It can have flowers for most of the year. The petals of its flowers can be used to make hibiscus drink and jam.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Montburg White’

This is a naturally occurring cross between Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus splendens. It reaches 2 -3 metres and produces an abundance of white flowers in spring.

 

 

OTHER NATIVE HIBISCUS CROSSES

AVAILABLE FROM MONTBURG GARDENS

 

Hibiscus ‘Apricot Mist’

Hibiscus 'Apricot Mist' emerged in the early 1980s as a cross between Hibiscus splendens and an apricot coloured hibiscus . It grows to about 1-2 meters in height and width.  It flowers for a long period and because of its smaller size can even be kept nicely planted into large pots.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Brick red’

Hibiscus ‘Brick Red’ grows 2 -3 metres in height and its blooms provide splashes of colour during the warmer months.  It has soft grey-green foliage.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Citrus Haze’

Hibiscus ‘Citrus Haze’ is from the early 1980s. It is a cross between Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus divaricatus and reaches 3 – 4 metres. This variety flowers for a long period in the warmer months and the petals can be used for making drink and jam.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Citrus Mist’

Hibiscus ‘Citrus Mist’ is from the early 1980s. It is a cross between Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus divaricatus and reaches around 2 metres. This variety can flower for most of the year. The light flowers stand out against the dark foliage. The petals can be used for making drink and jam. This plant forms a low screen is kept trimmed on the sides. If only one native hibiscus is grown, this is a good choice.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Ice Mist’

This plant is a cross between Hibiscus ‘Citrus Mist’ and Hibiscus ‘Barambah Creek.  It was a deliberate cross as its parents were more cold tolerant than other plants growing at that time. The plant flowers over a long period in spring. Its white blooms can be seen from a distance.

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Barbara’s Edge’

   

This plant is a seedling that sprang up in an area that had been flooded in January 2011. It has been named in memory of Barbara Quast, who helped provide the ‘Edge’ to many of the students she taught. The plant is a hardy tall shrub and the white spring blooms, edged with maroon, make this an attractive addition to the garden.