Honeyeater

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Mon Repos, Bundaberg

Queensland, Australia

 

Hibiscus heterophyllus

flower 12cm across

 

Hibiscus heterophyllus, with its profusion of showy flowers is an asset to any garden, and its value is not restricted to its beauty. This tall, fast growing shrub produces an abundance of flowers and edible fruits, attracting many native birds and insects to the garden. It is particularly attractive to lorikeets, honeyeaters and butterflies.

 

H. heterophyllus has a natural range from the Lockhart River at the very tip of Queensland, down through eastern and central New South Wales, preferring warm, moist environments. While the natural population doesn't venture further south, it has been successfully cultivated in Canberra, and as far south as Melbourne.

 

H. heterophyllus is a hardy and adaptable plant, and has been propagated successfully in a number of areas in Australia and overseas

 

 

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