Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Single Flowers, Double or duplex
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Aphids, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Abandonment, Heart problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
GERBERA
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Barberton Daisy, Flori Line Midi Gerbera Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
barbeton daisy
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Barbeton daisy
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Barbeton daisy
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
barbeton margarita
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
barbeton μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Barbeton daisy
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
barbeton stokrotka
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Barberton primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Mutisieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Mutisioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberton Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberton Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberton Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Barberton Daisy height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Barberton Daisy flower color: Pink
- Barberton Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Barberton Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberton Daisy pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberton Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.