Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Wilga
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Pirol
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
loriot
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
oriol
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
φλώρος
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Wilga
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
oriole
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wilga and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Wilga and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Wilga and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Wilga and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.