Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Astringent, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CYRILLA racemiflora
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Leatherwood
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Leather
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Leatherwood
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Leatherwood
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Leatherwood
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Leatherwood
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Leatherwood
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Leatherwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cyrillaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherwood flower color: White
- Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Leatherwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.