A prostrate ground-covering shrub, growing to around a metre high and wide, with bright yellow flowers in spring and summer. The flowers contrast nicely with the deep green, glossy and textured foliage, and the red hairy stems. Prefers sandy, well drained alkaline soils. Grow in a sunny to partly shaded position. Dislikes excess humidity.
Hibbertia grossulariifolia – Guinea Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Guinea Flower
Scientific Name - Hibbertia grossulariifolia
Family - Dilleniaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1.2
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Border plant
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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