Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Red aronii
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
arbutifolia
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
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.