Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Australia
  
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
  
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
10-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
  
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Showy
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
  
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
  
RADERMACHERA sinica
  
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
  
China Doll
  
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
  
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
  
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
  
Zimmeresche
  
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
  
china doll
  
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
  
china doll
  
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
  
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
  
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
  
china árvore boneca
  
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
  
China Doll drzewo
  
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
  
Sinis pupa ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Alyogyne
  
Radermachera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Hibisceae
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available