This fast growing shrub has upright woolly branched stems that form an open rounded habit. It has bright green undulating lobed leaves and the hibiscus-like mauve flowers appear amongst the foliage from late spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Alyogyne huegelii is naturally found from Western Australia to South Australia growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils. It prefers a open to protected sunny position and is frost tender but drought resistant.

This hardy shrub is grown for its flowers and its low compact habit. It is planted in small to medium size gardens for screening or as a filler plant in a shrub border. It is also suitable for patio pots or roof gardens and establishes in 2 to 3 years.ID 1070

Alyogyne(al-ly-oh-GY-nee) huegelii (hew-GEL-ee-eye)

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