Botanical Name
Alyogyne huegelii ‘White Gem’
Common Name
White Gem Native Hibiscus
Description
White Gem is a stunning compact native hibiscus renowned for its large, pure white flowers that create elegant displays throughout the warmer months. This attractive cultivar produces masses of pristine white blooms with prominent yellow centers, creating beautiful contrast against the soft green foliage. The rounded, bushy growth habit makes it perfect for feature plantings, containers, and coastal gardens. Extremely hardy and salt tolerant, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions while tolerating coastal conditions. Perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, seaside plantings, and areas requiring continuous flowering with minimal maintenance requirements.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Alyogyne huegelii ‘White Gem’ is a cultivar of the species naturally occurring in southwestern Western Australia, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure in Mediterranean-type climates.
Cultural SIgnificance
Based on the native Alyogyne huegelii (Lilac Hibiscus), this cultivar represents the beautiful flowering shrubs of Western Australia and continues the tradition of native hibiscus species being valued for their ornamental qualities.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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