About
A low-growing evergreen shrub with trailing, densely hairy stems and small, oval-shaped, roughly hairy green leaves with slightly recurved edges. Bright yellow flowers with notched petals are produced, singly or in small clusters, from early to late summer.
About the genus
Hibbertia can be evergreen shrubs, trees or climbers, with simple leaves and saucer-shaped, 5-petalled, yellow, pink or white flowers that may be solitary or borne in axillary or terminal cymes
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toAustralia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in peat-free, loam-based compost, under glass or in a container that can be moved indoors over winter. Position in light or part shade outdoors, or in bright filtered light indoors; protect from hot midday sun. Water freely while in growth and keep just moist in winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 19-24°C in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds