Hibbertia grossulariifolia – Guinea Flower

Hibbertia grossularifolia - guinea flower

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 grossularifolia - guinea flower
Hibbertia grossularifolia - guinea flower

Family : Dilleniaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1.2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Hibbertia grossulariifolia

Common Name : Guinea Flower

Height : 1

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects