Hibbertia pedunculata – Guinea Flower

Hibbertia pedunculata is a very hardy and adaptable groundcover

Hibbertia pedunculata - Guinea Flower
Hibbertia pedunculata - Guinea Flower
Hibbertia pedunculata - Guinea Flower

A hardy and adaptable low to prostrate small shrub, with golden flowers mainly in spring and summer, spot flowers possible for the rest of the year. It has fine leaves and a naturally compact habit, light pruning after flowering will encourage a more dense habit. It likes sun to part shade, prefers well drained soil. Performs well in pots and raised beds, looks great as an edging plant. Drought and frost tolerant. Naturally grows in open forest from northern Victoria through to southern Queensland, more prostrate plants will root at the nodes which makes for a hardier plant.

Family : Dilleniaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Hibbertia pedunculata

Common Name : Guinea Flower

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Yellow, Gold

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects