Hibbertia ‘Sun Drops’ Guinea Flower
A tiny compact shrublet with neat dark foliage and bright yellow guinea flowers in spring-early summer, pollinated by insects. Plant as edging for pathways or paving; dotted amongst other dainty-foliaged plants in rocky outcrops and raised beds; as a dainty container plant for small gardens, patios or balconies.
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- Hibbertia ‘Sun Drops’
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- Hibbertia ‘Sun Drops’
| Family: | Dilleniaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Hibbertia |
| Cultivar: | Sun Drops |
| Common Name: | Guinea Flower |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.15 ~ 0.2 metres |
| Width: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
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