HIBBERTIA scandens
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HIBBERTIA scandens
Commonly known as Golden guinea flower, Snake vine
Vigorous climber with reddish-brown stems, leathery leaves and solitary yellow flowers
£16.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Suitable as ground cover. Thrives in warm, coastal sites. -
Pests & Diseases
Grey mould (Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales) -
Evergreenleathery leaves to 10cm (4in), either entire or shallowly toothed near the tips and silky-hairy beneath.
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Yellow
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Bowl-shapedBowl- to saucer-shaped to 5-7cm (2-2¾in) across with notched petals
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Australian / New Zealand
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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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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous shrub. 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
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hibbertia Growing Guide
