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Tuesday 14 February 2012

Hibiscus insularis Phillip Island Hibiscus Flower


Common Name: Phillip Island Hibiscus
Species: Hibiscus insularis
Family: MALVACEAE

The Phillip Island Hibiscus is a gorgeous species of native hibiscus, and probably the best native hibiscus species for training into an informal hedge. I love the way the stamens and stigma twist around each other, giving them a candy-cane like appearance.