Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
चीनी एल्म
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Chinese Elm
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Elm chinoise
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
olmo chino
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Κινέζοι Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Elm chinês
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Chiński Elm
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Chinese Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
- Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Chinese Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Elm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.