Hibbertia scandens (DILLENIACEAE) Twining Guinea Flower

Plants to Plant

Scrambling and climbing vine with shining, green leaves to 8 cm long. Good ground cover for rocks and logs but will only climb to several metres. Found in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to rainforest edges. Masses of bright yellow five-petalled flowers in spring and summer.

Photo: Robert Whyte

Fruit and Propagation

Fruit opens to reveal bright red to orange seeds. Propagate from seeds or cuttings.

Photo: Robert Whyte