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 |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.