Botanical Name: Hibbertia scandens
Common Name: Guinea gold vine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape shrubby vine, slender with twining stems climbing upward and outward, with a dense, irregular form if unpruned Height 10-15' Spread 10-20' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade; blooms longer in full sun Soil prefers rich loam, tolerates most except highly alkaline Hardiness some frost (zones 16, 17, 21-24); thrives in mild climates Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate on short lateral branches, elliptic-ovate, 2-4" long, bright, glossy green, leathery Flowers yellow, 5-petaled, solitary, 1 to 1-1/2" across, mostly terminal, May through October Fruit 1/2" long follicle Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: excellent small vine for its yellow flowers and clean, glossy foliage, containers, trellises, raised planters – usually has a short blooming season in Southern California Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates heavy with good drainage Fertilizing balanced in spring and summer, iron for chlorosis Pruning thin out/head back occasionally to promote fuller shape Pests/Diseases mealybug, spider mite in shaded locations Special Conditions/Other Origin: New Guinea Family: Dilleniaceae Notes: |
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