Santa Cruz Lilac Hibiscus
Alyogyne huegelii 'Santa Cruz'
Description | A prolific bloomer displaying large, glossy, mauve-purple flowers backed by deeply dissected, dark green foliage. Blooms continuously throughout year in warm winter areas. A beautiful evergreen shrub for borders, entryways or hedges in warmer regions; use as a summer annual elsewhere. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established water during dry spells. |
Blooms | Throughout the year; heaviest in spring. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Waterwise |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Poolside |
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Design Ideas | This showy evergreen shrub blooms intermittently throughout the year in warmer areas. Use as an annual in colder regions. Its quick growth is sure to provide a summer of blooms. Use in a sunny border or in a planting strip near a hot street. |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Cordyline (Cordyline); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum |
Care | Provide well-drained soil, with full sun and shelter from strong winds; adaptable to most soil types. Keep roots cool with mulch. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Prune back after spring bloom flush to promote dense growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Tucson, Arizona 85741
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