Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Virginia Pine
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Virginia pino
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Virginia Pine
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.