Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Rosa canina
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Heckenrose
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Dog Rose
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Dzika róża
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.