{"product_id":"alyogyne-huegelii-west-coast-gem","title":"Alyogyne huegelii 'West Coast Gem'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast Gem Hibiscus \/ Native Blue Hibiscus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eAlyogyne huegelii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘West Coast Gem’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Australia (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen native shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eAlyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’ is a compact, free-flowering Australian native hibiscus that performs exceptionally well in Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate. Valued for its large, silky mauve–purple blooms with deep maroon centres, it flowers over a long season from spring through autumn, bringing colour when many natives are resting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eNaturally adapted to dry conditions, coastal exposure and poor soils, ‘West Coast Gem’ forms a neat, rounded shrub with soft grey-green foliage and a relaxed, slightly open habit. It is drought tolerant once established, responds well to light pruning, and suits low-water gardens, native borders, coastal plantings and modern landscapes across South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–1.8 m H × 1.2–1.8 m W (can be kept more compact with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft grey-green, lightly lobed leaves; semi-evergreen in cooler winters; may show silver or slightly olive tones in dry or coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large mauve to violet hibiscus-style flowers with dark maroon centres; spring through autumn (peak spring–summer)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season with fresh foliage contrast; light winter thinning in cold or exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; excellent heat tolerance; wind and coastal tolerant; light frost hardy (protect from hard frost when young); dislikes waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders\/mass planting: 1–1.5 m apart; Borders\/mass planting: 1–1.5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (best flowering in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy or gravelly soils; tolerates limestone and mildly alkaline soils common in Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal water in winter unless very dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — light prune after flowering flushes to maintain shape and encourage repeat blooms; mulch annually; avoid heavy feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia — Adelaide Plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to mildly alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils if well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative and waterwise garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal gardens where wind and salt limit softer shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature flowering shrub in mixed perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal hedging with long seasonal colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Grevillea, Westringia, Eremophila, Lomandra and Leucophyta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘West Coast Gem’ delivers months of showy native flowers, soft foliage texture and excellent toughness with minimal care. Reliable in heat, coastal air and dry soils, it’s an outstanding choice for South Australian gardens wanting colour without high water or maintenance demands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48684887048444,"sku":"ALYO-HUEG-WEST-COAS-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":48684887081212,"sku":"ALYO-HUEG-WEST-COAS-200MM","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/alyogyne-huegelii-west-coast-gem-native-blue-hibiscus-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1769043003","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/alyogyne-huegelii-west-coast-gem","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}