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Hibbertia obtusifolia.


Hibbertia obtusifolia. Hibbertia obtusifolia.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A spreading groundcover with small glossy dark green leaves while the stems are covered in short hairs. Bright open-faced yellow flowers with fluffy stamens are borne almost year round. This is a popular groundcover because it flowers over long periods. Good for coastal settings as they do not mind a salty spray now and then. Any well drained and friable soils, including sandy coastal soils. Avoid heavy frost.

 
Genus
Hibbertia
Species   obtusifolia.
Cultivar  

Common name
Guinea Flower

Family name
Dilleniaceae
Place of origin
Australia


DETAILS
Height
20 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Nourishment / Sanctuary / Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Prostrate or creeping.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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