This upright shrub has a smooth trunk with spreading branches that may have prickles and forms an open habit. It has dark green narrow lobed leaves and the white with a dark centred funnel-shaped flowers appear solitary during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Hibiscus heterophyllus is naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast of New South Wales and extending along the northern tablelands to Queensland, appearing in rainforest fringes. 

It prefers a well drained moist soil in a protected sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

The Australian Rosella is grown for its flowers and is shrubby habit. It is planted in small or native gardens along borders as a low screen or as a specimen. It is fast growing establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. The shrub is also used in tropical settings or grown in tubs and planter boxes and is suitable for coastal regions tolerating dry conditions. ID 274   

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) heterophyllus (het-ter-row-FY-lus)

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Cotton, Mallows and Hollyhocks