Hibiscus, Australian Mallow, Blue Hibiscus
Hibiscushuegelii 'Mood Indigo'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: huegelii (hew-GEL-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Mood Indigo

Synonym:Alyogyne huegelii

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Medium Purple

Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow