A vigorous and twining plant with large yellow flowers in late spring and summer, Hibbertia scandens makes a great ground cover plant or a twining plant for open wire fences and trelisses. Low maintenance apart from cutting back any stems that wander into unwanted places. A good waterwise plant once it gets established, and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Good for coastal plantings as it can grow on very sandy soils and is salt tolerant. Can grow in sun or part shade, best flowering is in sunny spots. The seeds are an attractive red, but can produce a burning feeling if eaten.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Ground cover, Climber
Common Name - Guinea Flower
Scientific Name - Hibbertia scandens
Family - Dilleniaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Yellow, Gold
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Lizards
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