This shrub has an upright open habit with woody stems and a twiggy rounded crown. It has small glossy-green toothed oval leaves and the funnel-shaped flowers are white-lemon colour with a maroon centre and appear from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Hibiscus insularisis naturally found growing in Phillip Island which is a part of the Norfolk Island group on the east coast of Australia.

It prefers well drained moist sandy soils in a open to protected sunny position and is drought and frost tender but salt tolerant.

The Phillip Island Hibiscus is a rare shrub that is cultivated in gardens as a specimen or used in borders for screening. It may also be clipped to form a hedge or grown in a container and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is grown in seaside gardens or used in tropical settings but is almost extinct in its native habitat. ID 1350

Hibiscus(hi-BIS-kus) insularis(in-soo-LAR-is)

'Hibiscus': ancient Greek name for one of the species

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