HIBBERTIA aspera
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HIBBERTIA aspera
Commonly known as Golden guinea flower, Rough guinea flower
Attractive small leaved species with bright yellow flowers which is suitable only for the conservatory
£16.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Place of origin
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Evergreenrough, hairy leaves to 2cm (¾in) long
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Yellow
Bright yellow -
Bowl-shapedBowl- to saucer-shaped to 1.5cm (½in) across with notched petals
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Small, trailing shrub with densely hairy stems. Produces solitary, terminal flowers
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in bright, filtered light -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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